Bloomingdale, NJ, January 6, 2014 – Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy announced today that January has been designated Radon Action Month by Bloomingdale, in cooperation with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Radon Program.
 
In announcing Radon Action  Month Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy said, "Radon is a serious health risk. It is the second leading cause of  lung cancer -- and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. But because radon is invisible and odorless it is easy to ignore this potential hazard in our own homes."
 
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium and radium break down in the soil and in rock formations. Radon gas moves up through the soil and finds its way into homes through cracks in the foundation and openings around pumps, pipes and drains.
 
“A significant number of homes in Bloomingdale are predicted to be above the acceptable limits for radon,” Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy said.  “We would like to see as many homes tested as possible, to reduce the radon risk in Bloomingdale.”
 
During Radon Action Month, Bloomingdale will provide radon information in the Borough Clerk’s office at 101 Hamburg Tpke., Bloomingdale, NJ.
 
Radon is measured in picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) of air. The average U.S. indoor level is 1.3 pCi/L. At 4 pCi/L, the risk of lung cancer from radon is greater than the risk from fire or other home accidents. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the DEP recommend that action be taken to reduce radon levels if the level in the home is greater than or equal to 4 pCi/L.
 
Fortunately, testing for radon is simple and inexpensive. The DEP Radon Program can provide a list of certified companies that provide testing services or do-it­ yourself test kits -residents can contact the Program at (800) 648-0394 or www.njradon. org. Test kits can also be obtained from many hardware stores.
        
If the test indicates a radon problem, radon mitigation systems can be installed at a cost similar to that of other home repairs. A list of certified mitigation companies is also available from the Radon Program.
 
For more information on radon, contact the DEP Radon Program at (800) 648-0394 or visit www.njradon.org. 
 

NJ SHARES will increase their maximum grant as of January 1, 2014 to $1200 ($700 Gas and $500 Electric). Moderate income customers that are not eligible for low income programs and are behind on their bills may be eligible.

This change to NJ SHARES adds to the help available for those PSE&G customers struggling to pay their to pay their bills. There are programs available for almost every income.

LIHEAP (Low Income Heating Assistance Program) and UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND (USF) 1-800-510-3102 Income eligible customers can receive an average of $300 toward their winter heating costs from LIHEAP and are automatically screened for USF which helps make low income customer bills more affordable with a $5 to $150 monthly credit toward their PSE&G bill. One application-two programs.

NJ SHARES 1-866-NJ SHARES (657-4273) Helps moderate income customers falling behind and not eligible for low income programs with up to $500 toward electric bills and $700 toward natural gas heating bills. Must be denied by TRUE Grant.

NJ LIFELINE 1-800-792-9745 Helps income eligible seniors and disabled adults with an annual utility credit of $225.

TRUE GRANT 1-855-465-8783 Helps customers not eligible for low income programs that are falling behind in their bills with a grant up to $750 toward their gas bill and up to $750 for electric service.

SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD 1-888-302-6100 Helps military personnel and their families with utility bills.

NJ COMFORT PARTNERS PROGRAM 1-888-773-8326 Eligible low-income customers can have energy saving measures installed in their home free of charge to help lower energy bills.

NJ SHARES and the TRUE Grant can also be applied for online! Visit and refer customers to pseg.com/help or in Spanish at pseg.com/ayuda for program links and more information.
 

 

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