Potassium Iodide For Nuclear Exposure To Be Distributed Near Limerick

LIMERICK, PA — Every resident within 10 miles of Limerick Generating Station's nuclear plant will receive free potassium iodide tablets at an event later this month.

It's part of the Montgomery County Department Office of Public Health's ongoing effort at community health and emergency preparedness.

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 Exelon plant in Limerick.

The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown, located on 575 N. Keim Street.

No pre-registration is required.

The two-day supply packets are available for residents but also anyone who works or goes to school within that radius.

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.

The annual drive-through distribution of the tablets will take place at the Limerick Fire Station is planned on Aug. 24.