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Radiation

Mission: Our mission is to protect the well being of Kansans and the environment from the harmful effects of man made and natural radiation. Through competent and efficient utilization of our services and enforcement, we strive to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure. We advance our mission by dedicating these efforts to our valued and respected Kansans.


Save The Date

January is National Radon Action MonthThe Surgeon General has declared war on radon as a leading source of lung cancer. Please use the following media elements to help spread the word among Kansans:

:30 Second Radio Commercial (.mp3)
| :30 Second TV Commercial (.wmv)
| :60 Second TV Commercial (.wmv)
| Newspaper ad (.pdf)
| Magazine ad (.pdf)
| Radon Month Media Release

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|    Scriptfor Radon 30 Second TV Commercial Script
|    Scriptfor Radon 60 Second TV Commercial Script

The National Safety Council (http://www.nsc.org/) organizes a poster contest for students each year. KDHE Bureau of Air and Radiation staff members judge the Kansas entries and select three posters as the state winners. The top three posters in the state go on to represent Kansas in the national poster contest.

The students who submitted the winning entries for Kansas are:

1st place: Adan Eranillo

1st place: Adan Granillo, age 11

2nd place: Aidan Bly, age 10

2nd place: Aidan Bly, age 10

3rd place: Ryan Jones, age 10

3rd place: Ryan Jones, age 10

Kansas Radon Program


 

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