Christine Kelly

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Christine Kelly

Radon Program Officer

Programs

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Nevada Radon Education Program

The Nevada Radon Education Program is a partnership with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health to educate Nevadans about the health risk posed by elevated levels of radon in the home. The Extension program offers literature, educational presentations and low cost radon test kits in many county Extension and partner offices.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Brochures
Washoe County-Reno area Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Washoe County-Reno/Sparks area homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
A Citizen's Guide to Radon - EPA
The guide to protecting yourself and your family from radon.
 Environmental Protection Agency & Center for Disease Control 2016, Environmental Protection Agency, 402/K-12/002
Bulletins
Radon in Real Estate - Continuing Education Flyer
The Nevada Radon Education Program (NREP) offers a one-hour continuing education (CE) course that can be offered at Realtor broker offices or by Zoom, and a three-hour CE course through Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors (RSAR), usually once a year. Contact the Nevada Radon Education Program 775-336-0252.
 Howe, S. 2022, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Certified Radon Mitigation Contractors
A radon mitigation contractor is a professional who can fix your home to reduce the radon level.
 Howe, S. 2021, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Nevada Certified Radon Measurement Providers
Board certified Nevada radon measurement professionals information.
 Howe, S. 2021, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Radon Test Kit Locations
Nevada Radon Education Program Radon Test Kit Locations
 Howe, S. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Bulletins
How to Fix a Radon Problem
If you have a radon problem in your home, there are steps you can take to lower your risk of exposure and fix (mitigate) your home for radon.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Nevada Radon Test Results
Maps of Nevada and Nevada counties that show Radon potential based on data collected from completed radon tests from 1989-2018
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Radon in Real Estate Testing Checklist
This checklist can help you through all of the steps for testing a home during the buying process.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
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Radon Information for the Home Buyer
What every home buyer should know about radon. EPA recommends that you know the radon level in any house you may want to buy.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Radon Information for the Home Seller
Buyers are increasingly concerned about exposing their families to health dangers and assuming additional financial burdens. In this competitive buyers' market, it would be wise to do all you can to market your home to its best advantage. A mitigated house in an area of high radon potential is a marketing-plus.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Radon Information for the Real Estate Professional
By learning about radon, real estate professionals can properly answer questions during real estate transactions, and avoid potential liability.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, IP
Radon Mitigation - How To Know If a Radon Mitigation Contractor Did a Good Job
A radon mitigation contractor should perform the following basic steps when putting a radon mitigation system in your home:
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Radon Mitigation - The Benefits and Costs of a Radon Mitigation System
An effective radon mitigation system can reduce the radon level in your home by up to 99 percent.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Radon Mitigation - What is a Radon Mitigation System?
Do you have a radon problem? A mitigation system might be the solution, but what is a radon mitigation system?
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Testing for Real Estate Transactions
An overview of what you should know about testing homes before real estate transactions.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Fact Sheets
How Radon Gas Enters Homes
Radon can enter and collect inside almost any home or other building through dirt floors, hollow block walls, cracks in the foundation floor and walls, sump pumps, openings around floor drains, joints and foundation openings for pipes, sewers and other utility connections.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Forms
Long-Term Radon Test Kit Request Form
Use this form to request a $15 (plus shipping) Long Term Radon Test Kit in Nevada.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Informational Publications
Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction (EPA)
This guide will give home buyers or sellers information about radon and how it can affect the home buying and selling process regarding air quality.
 Environmental Protection Agency 2016, EPA 402/K-13/002, March 2018 (revised)
Maps
Churchill County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Churchill County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Clark County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Clark County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Douglas County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Douglas County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Elko County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Elko County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Esmeralda County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Esmeralda County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Eureka County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Eureka County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Humboldt County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Humboldt County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Lander County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Lander County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Lyon County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Lyon County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Mineral County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Mineral County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Nevada Statewide Radon Potential Map - 2018
On overview of potential radon exposure in Nevada.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Nye County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Nye County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Pershing County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Pershing County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Storey County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Storey homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Washoe County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Washoe County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP
White Pine County Radon Potential Map - 2018
Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in White Pine County homes.
 Howe, S. 2019, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno. IP