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Friday, March 18, 2011

DELAWARE TO DISTRIBUTE POTASSIUM IODIDE

DELAWARE TO DISTRIBUTE POTASSIUM IODIDE TABLETS
APRIL 6, VOLUNTEER HOSE CO, MIDDLETOWN
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware Division of Public Health will conduct distribution of potassium iodide (KI) tablets, free of charge, on Wednesday, April 6, 1-7 p.m., to Delaware residents in the area who live within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. Tablets will be available to those who have received potassium iodide during previous distribution dates and to those who have never received potassium iodide.
Wednesday, April 6, 1 - 7 p.m., Volunteer Hose Co., 27 W. Green St., Middletown, DE
Potassium iodide (KI) is an over-the-counter medication that can protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine, which may be released in the event of a radiation emergency.
Potassium iodide does not protect against external radiation, but it can help protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine that is ingested or inhaled. Potassium iodide is a supplement to Delaware’s existing emergency plans developed for use in a nuclear incident. Evacuation remains the primary method of protecting Delaware residents; the potassium iodide will offer additional protection.
All Delaware residents who live within the 10-mile EPZ, and those who work or own businesses within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations in New Jersey are eligible for free potassium iodide tablets.
Those eligible for potassium iodide are asked to bring photo identification, such as a driver’s license, and proof of residency, such as a utility bill. If you currently have potassium iodide that has passed the expiration date, please bring the tablets with you when you come to pick up your new tablets.
For additional information regarding the potassium iodide distribution program in Delaware and the use and properties of potassium iodide, and the radiological preparedness program visit the DEMA website, www.dema.delaware.gov. You may also call the Delaware Emergency Management Agency Radiological Emergency Planning section at 302-659-3362,

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