Special Event Set For Residents In 10-Mile Radius Of Limerick Nuclear Plant

POTTSTOWN, PA — A special distribution event for residents who live within 10 miles of the Limerick Generating Station will be held in Pottstown this month.

Residents can collect potassium iodide at the event. The tablets can help protect the thyroid gland from the harmful effects of radioactive iodine that could be released during a catastrophic emergency at the plant, now owned by a company called Constellation Energy.

It will take place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown.

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.

Bethel church is located on 575 N Keim Street in Pottstown.