Event to serve Montgomery County residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station.
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the Limerick Generating Station, as part of ongoing emergency preparedness efforts.
The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, 575 N Keim St. Pottstown, PA 19464. Residents are welcome to walk in. Registration is not required for this event.
Potassium iodide, or KI, can help protect the thyroid gland against harmful radioactive iodine when taken as directed during radiological emergencies. Individuals should only take KI when instructed by state health officials or the governor. There is no radiological emergency at this time.
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. Residents picking up KI tablets for other families or those who are unable to pick them up on their own must fill out a separate request form.
Businesses
The May 30 event is for residents only and will not accept businesses.
More information will be available soon about a larger-scale distribution event for businesses. Businesses interested in getting KI tablets are encouraged to call the Pottstown Health Center (610-970-5040) or complete and submit the online KI Form, to schedule a separate pick-up time for KI tablets.
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.
How to get KI tablets all year round
KI tablets are also available from MCOPH Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Pottstown Health Center, 364 King Street, Pottstown, PA 19464. Residents can also call Pottstown Health Center's phone number (610-970-5040) or request KI tablets using the online KI Form. MCOPH will contact you when your KI request is ready for pick-up at the Pottstown Health Center.
The annual drive-through distribution at the Limerick Fire Station is planned for August 24, 2024. More information will be available soon.
For more information regarding Potassium Iodide distribution visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/KI.
