(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.)
The Montgomery County Department Office of Public Health (MCOPH) will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery County residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts. Free Narcan kits will also be available.
The distributions will be held on June 27, and July 25, at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N Keim St. Pottstown, PA 19464, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration is not required for this event. Residents are welcome to walk in and may also pick up KI tablets for other families or those who are unable to pick them up. These distributions are for residents only and requests from businesses will not be accepted.
Residents
Adults and children will each receive a two-day supply of KI. Directions detailing when and how to take the tablets and proper storage instructions are provided with the tablets.
An additional drive-through distribution is planned for residents only, Saturday, August 24, at the Limerick Fire Station. More information will be available soon.
Businesses
More information will be available soon about a larger-scale distribution event for businesses.
How to get KI tablets all year round
Residents
KI tablets are available from MCOPH, Pottstown Health Center, 364 East King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents can call the Pottstown Health Center (610-970-5040), or complete and submit the online KI Form. MCOPH will contact you when your KI request is ready for pick-up at the Pottstown Health Center.
Businesses
KI tablets are available from MCOPH, Pottstown Health Center, 364 East King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Businesses interested in getting KI tablets are encouraged to call the MCOPH Pottstown Health Center (610-970-5040) or complete and submit the online KI Form, MCOPH will contact you when your business KI request is ready for pick-up at the Pottstown Health Center.
What is Potassium iodide (KI)?
Potassium iodide, or KI, can help protect the thyroid gland against harmful radioactive iodine when taken as directed during radiological emergencies. There is no radiological emergency at this time. Individuals should only take KI when instructed by state health officials or the governor.
Who can take KI tablets?
Anyone who is not allergic to iodine can take the KI tablets. They are safe for persons who are pregnant, breastfeeding, on thyroid medicine, and children and infants. Individuals who are unsure if they should take KI should contact their healthcare provider. KI tablets are not provided for pets. Contact your veterinarian for more information.
For more information regarding Potassium Iodide distribution visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/KI.
Narcan Distribution
FREE Narcan kits will also be available during the June 27 and July 25 KI distributions. Narcan is a nasal spray that can be used when responding to an opioid overdose. It is easy to use and important to carry. An overdose can happen anywhere, and they continue to impact the community. Montgomery County is working to expand access to, and increase awareness of, Narcan to better equip community members in the event of an overdose.
Residents and businesses are invited to walk in to obtain free Narcan at these events.
No advance registration or forms are required. Narcan supply is limited and will be available on a first come first serve basis.
For businesses unable to make the event Narcan access and training can be requested using the online Narcan® Request Form.
For more information regarding Narcan access and training please visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/Naloxone.
