Limited NARCAN will be available at the Pottstown location.
NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health (OPH) will hold two events on Thursday, August 14 to distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to residents, workers, and students who live, work, or attend school within 10 miles of the Limerick Generating Station. NARCAN® kits will also be available at the Pottstown location only.
The events will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations:
Pottstown Health Center (Walk-up, KI and NARCAN available)
364 King Street, Pottstown
Limerick Fire Company (Drive-through, KI only)
390 W. Ridge Pike, Limerick
No registration is required. Businesses picking up KI tablets for more than 100 employees should email publichealth@montgomerycountypa.gov in advance so their request can be prepared before arrival.
About KI Tablets
KI tablets help protect the thyroid from harmful radioactive iodine during a radiological emergency. They should only be taken when instructed by state health officials. There is currently no emergency. Each adult and child will receive a two-day supply along with usage and storage instructions. Anyone picking up tablets for someone else must fill out a separate request form in addition to their own.
Who can take KI tablets?
KI is safe for most people, including children, pregnant and breastfeeding individuals, and those on thyroid medications. People with iodine allergies should consult a healthcare provider. Tablets are not available for pets. Contact your veterinarian for more information.
How to get KI tablets all year round
KI tablets are available from the Pottstown Health Center Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 610-970-5040 or submit the online request form before August 11 or after August 14 at www.montgomerycountypa.gov/ki.
For more information about KI visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/KI.
NARCAN Distribution
NARCAN is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses.
Free NARCAN will be offered at the Pottstown Health Center on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required. Businesses unable to attend can request kits and training using the online NARCAN Request Form. Individuals unable to attend can request kits at www.montgomerycountypa.gov/Naloxone.
For more information about NARCAN, visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/Naloxone.
Media Contact: Megan Alt, megan.alt@montgomerycountypa.gov
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