Free Safety Tablets Available Near Limerick

Residents and businesses located within 10 miles of the Limerick Generating Station can receive free potassium iodide tablets on August 13.

Chester County officials will distribute the tablets at Phoenixville Middle School from noon until 6 p.m. A community resource fair will also take place during the event.

Potassium iodide, commonly called KI, is used during certain nuclear emergencies. It can help protect the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine that could be released during an accident. However, the tablets should only be taken when public health officials instruct residents to do so.

The distribution is part of the area’s continuing emergency-preparedness efforts. Those unable to attend may request tablets through the county’s online program.

Having KI available does not mean an emergency is expected. It is simply another way for families and local businesses near the plant to be prepared—just like keeping flashlights, batteries, water, and an emergency plan ready.