(Jackson) January is Radon Action Month. Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil. The gas can accumulate in the home and because it decays into fine particles of radioactive material it can be hazardous to breathe over an extended period of time. The best way to know if you have high levels of radon in your home is to do a radon test. DVHHS has testing kits available at their Jackson and Windom offices. To obtain a testing kit contact 507-847-5400 (Jackson office) or 507-831-1987 (Windom Office).