Oakland County Encourages Home Radon Testing

Oakland County Encourages Home Radon Testing

by | Jan 2, 2026 | Health and Wellness

Oakland County Encourages Home Radon Testing During National Radon Action Month

Post Date:01/02/2026 10:25 AM
  • Radon test kits are free for Oakland County residents
  • Winter is the best time to test your home for radon gas, and January is Radon Action Month

Pontiac, Mich. – Take action to protect your health by testing your home for radon during National Radon Action Month. Radon test kits for homes are free for Oakland County residents.

Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas that can sometimes get into homes through cracks in floors or walls and can accumulate, becoming a health hazard. Elevated radon levels have been found in all 83 Michigan counties, and one-in-four Michigan homes have a high level of radon.

“Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, second only to smoking,” said Kate Guzman, health officer for Oakland County Health Division. “Since you cannot see, smell, or taste radon, testing your home is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk of radon exposure.”

The Health Division recommends testing homes for radon gas during the winter months; since windows and doors typically remain closed, radon gas is allowed to collect inside and be more easily detected. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) encourages radon testing every two years, as homes settle and new cracks form in the foundation that may cause radon levels to change.

Radon test kits for homes are available at no cost to Oakland County residents at Health Division offices in Pontiac and Southfield:

  • North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph, Building 34E, Pontiac
  • South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield

Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Note that Health Division offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19. Please contact the office ahead of time if you’d like to pick up more than five test kits.

If high levels of radon are found, contact the Health Division’s Environmental Health Services at 248-858-1312 in Pontiac or 248-424-7191 in Southfield for more information about radon mitigation and service providers.

Visit epa.gov/radon or oakgov.com/health for more information, or contact Oakland Connects Helpline, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 800-848-5533 or OCHelpline@OakGov.com. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, X and Instagram.

AG Wraps Up Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign

AG Wraps Up Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign

by | Jan 2, 2026 | Regional News
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 2, 2026

Media Contact:
Danny Wimmer

AG Nessel Wraps Up Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign

LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is wrapping up her holiday consumer protection campaign by reminding residents that alerts shared during the campaign are relevant all year long. Each entry in this year’s campaign can be found in the list below:

November 28: Credit Card Safety – Keep Your Accounts Safe
November 29: Credit and Debit Card Surcharges
December 1: Website Spoofing – Scammers Disguised as Trusted Brand
December 2: Wise Charitable Giving
December 3: Prevent Identity Theft: Protect Your Mail and Packages from Porch Pirates
December 4: Computer Ransomware – What Is It?
December 5: Travel Tips
December 8: Phishing Scams
December 9: Michigan’s Scanner Law – The Shopping Reform and Modernization Act
December 10: Puppy Scams
December 11: Artificial Intelligence and Scams
December 12: Credit Cards – Did I Charge That?
December 15: Payment Apps and Scams
December 16: Online Shopping – Be Smart, Stay Safe
December 17: Grandparents Scam
December 18: Facebook Marketplace Scam
December 19: Drop-Shipping: What you Need to Know Before You Buy or Sell Online
December 22: Business Sudden Closure – Protect Yourself
December 23: Don’t Fall Victim to Gift Card Scams
December 24: Gifting Circles Good, Gifting Schemes Bad: How to Spot an Illegal Pyramid Scheme
December 26: Avoiding Unhappy Returns – Returning Merchandise Bought Online or In the Store
December 29: Data Breaches: What to do Next
December 30: File a Complaint
December 31: Free Credit Reports: What Consumers Should Know

“These consumer alerts are available year round to help you avoid scams and protect your personal information, and I want to thank my talented team for their creativity and dedication to keeping residents informed,” Nessel said. “My office will continue to provide resources throughout the year to help Michiganders stay ahead of fraudsters.”

To help Michigan residents stay safe from scams, identity theft, and other deceptive schemes, Attorney General Nessel recently launched a new consumer protection social media account, Michigan Consumer Protection (@MIConsumerWatch). The new account will serve as a trusted source for scam alerts, consumer protection tips, education resources, and updates from the Department of Attorney General and hosted the Attorney General’s 2025 holiday campaign. Residents can follow @MIConsumerWatch on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.

To file a complaint with the Department of Attorney General, residents are encouraged to contact:

Consumer Protection Team
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-7599
Fax: 517-241-3771
Toll-free: 877-765-8388
Online complaint form