Community Corner
Kimberton Fire Company To Hold Potassium Iodide Event
It's part of Chester County's ongoing emergency preparedness efforts.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Chester County Health Department is hosting a free potassium iodide pickup event at Kimberton Fire Company this month.
The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Covered Bridge Room at the company.
All Chester County residents who live within 10 miles of the facility can receive the pills. These tablets will expire on Jan. 31, 2034.
Find out what's happening in Phoenixvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Preregistration is online here.
The fire company will also have a wide variety of tables from local health organizations on hands, including information on services for drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, senior services, and much more.
Find out what's happening in Phoenixvillewith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Officials say that potassium iodide can help protect the thyroid gland from the harmful effects of radioactive iodine that may be released during an drastic accident at the nuclear plant.
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.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
