(WFRV) - Health officials in Wisconsin say they are encouraging Wisconsinites throughout the Badger State to test their homes, their properties, and their schools for radon. According to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can seep into homes at deadly levels with one out of every ten homes in Wisconsin having elevated levels. Two people and a UTV rescued after falling through ice in Wisconsin, driver arrested for first OWI offense Health officials add that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and there are 962 Wisconsinites that currently have radon-induced lung cancer. While radon can affect anyone and any house or building can be at risk for high levels, officials are certain that it is easy to test for and leaks can be fixed. Knowing about radon and testing radon levels in your home can save lives. In Wisconsin, we have 17 Radon Information Centers around the state where experts are available to answer your questions and offer low-cost test kits. Indoor radon levels tend to increase during the colder months, so now is the perfect time to test your home or building for radon if you haven't before. DHS State Health Officer Paula Tran Reduced-cost test kits are said to be available to all Wisconsin residents through their regional Radon Information Center with test kit promotions going on throughout January. All schools are reportedly recommended to test for high levels of radon at least once every five years or after the completion of any major renovations. Officials say landlords have a responsibility to provide safe living and working conditions to their tenants and should work with a certified radon testing contractor or a mitigation contractor to address any potential radon issue. Police arrest suspect of Green Bay hit-and-run that left five people hurt Homeowners are encouraged by the DHS to use the resources found here to contact a certified contractor for solutions if their home is found to have a high level of radon. For more information about the DHS's recommendations on radon testing click here. For more information on radon itself, click here.