Potassium iodide distribution

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Written by Tammy Walro

Tuesday, 29 March 2011 12:38

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is offering potassium Iodine (KI) tablets to persons living in Jerusalem Township, which lies in the Davis-Besse 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone.

KI tablets are used to protect the thyroid gland in the event of an off-site release of radioactive iodine from the nuclear power plant. However, KI should be taken only as directed does not offer protection against all types of radioactive materials. Tablets should be kept in a dry location at temperatures 59 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tablets will be distributed at the Jerusalem Township Hall, 9501 Jerusalem Rd., Curtice, March 29 from 9 to 10 a.m., March 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. and March 31 from 6 to 7 p.m.

For more information, call 419-213-4018.

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Postassium Iodide Alternatives
posted by Homeopathic, March 31, 2011

Potassium Iodide is a harmful substance that should only be taken in an emergency as directed by a medical doctor. There are plutonium and other poisons entering our environment wherever we are. The effects of radiation include cancer, DNA damage, reproductive damage, hormonal damage, and thyroid damage (that's why they want you to take potassium iodine, another dangerous toxin) but I wouldn't. There is a much safer substances.

Instead you can use natural substances. There is one that is strong enough to protect against radiation. A good article on radiation sickness protection that shows what you need do to test radiation levels and protect yourself is here:

Radiation Sickness

And to make sure the water you drink is safe, look at the following article:

Water Purification Tablet