Monroe County Health Department- KI Education Event

Stop in to get information on KI (Potassium Iodide) and the importance of having some on hand in the unlikely case of a nuclear event. If you live or work within ten miles of a nuclear power plant, this information is for you! KI is the chemical name for Potassium Iodide - a medicine form of non-radioactive iodine. Iodine is important for normal functioning of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland produces hormones that help manage heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and other important body functions. The chance of a serious incident at a nuclear power plant is not likely to occur. However, if there were a serious nuclear incident, radioactive iodine could escape from the plant. If this were to occur, taking KI could protect your thyroid gland from radiation. The Monroe County Health Department will have an informational display and brochures to learn more about this important resource.