Potassium Iodide Distribution To Be Held For Limerick Nuclear Plant

LIMERICK, PA — Another event to distribute potassium iodide tablets in Montgomery County will be held later this month.

This event will take place on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24 for individuals who live, work, or attend schools within 10 miles of the Limerick Generating Station.

The pick up address for businesses is being withheld from the public. Businesses must complete this form online to register for the event, at which time the county says they will tell them the location of the pick up.

Residents can pick up tablets on Saturday, Aug. 24 at Limerick Fire Company on 390 W. Ridge Pike in Royersford. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and pre-registration is not required.

Officials said that potassium iodide can help protect the thyroid gland from the harmful effects of radioactive iodine that may be released during an drastic accident at the nuclear plant.

Authorities noted that residents should not take the tablets unless they are told to do so by health officials. Not every accident and radiological emergency will involve radioactive iodine, officials said.

Tablets can be picked up year-round from the Montgomery County Office of Public Health Center in Pottstown on 364 East King Street. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.