In the event of a radiation emergency or accident that involves a release of radioactive Iodine, Potassium Iodide (KI) may be used to help prevent the risk of thyroid cancer. Local and state officials may ask citizens to evacuate or shelter-in-place as the primary public safety measure and use Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets as a supplemental protective measure in addition to evacuation or shelter-in-place.
- Recommendations for Potassium Iodide (KI) Use During a Radiological Disaster (pdf) [Español]
- S.C. DHEC Potassium Iodide (KI) Distribution Locations (pdf)
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Potassium Iodide Links
- U.S. Center for Disease Control KI Website
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration KI Website
- U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission KI Website
For more information regarding South Carolina's KI policy or the state's radiological emergency response plans, contact:
Nuclear Response Section (NRS)
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Nuclear Response and Emergency Environmental Surveillance
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
Phone: 1-844-RAD-RESP (1-844-723-7377)