New Potassium Iodide Supply available

South Carolina has received 1.2 million adult doses of potassium iodide for distribution to residents in Oconee and Pickens counties and others within a 10-mile emergency planning zone of five nuclear power plants. According to DHEC, potassium iodide provides additional protection for the thyroid gland against one form of radiation. In the event of a nuclear power plant emergency involving the release of radiation, the best advice is to follow the instructions of public safety officials either to stay inside or to evacuate the area in an orderly manner. Beginning Monday, Oconee and Pickens County residents may pick up the tablets. Oconee County residents should go to the health department at 609 North Townville Street in Seneca while Pickens County residents may go to 200 McDaniel Avenue in Pickens. Participation by the public is voluntary.