The Chester County Health Department offers Potassium Iodide tablets for those who live, work, or attend school within a 10 mile radius of the Limerick Nuclear Plant.
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Eligibility for the tables includes:
- Residents who have KI tablets that exceed their expiration date
- New residents who have recently moved near the nuclear power facility
- Those who work or attend school within a 10-mile radius
Tablets can be picked up for family members and those who are unable to pick them up on their own.
In the unlikely event of a radiological emergency, potassium iodide helps protect the thyroid against the harmful effects of radioactive iodine. Residents should only take potassium iodide tablets upon the instructions of Pennsylvania State Health Officials and the Governor.
For Chester County residents who live or work in the 10-mile radius, please call 610-344-6252 to arrange a time to pick up the tablets.
