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| Potassium Iodide, KI |
Beginning October 1, 2009, the State of Michigan will be making a free supply of potassium iodide, or KI, available to people living or working within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant in Michigan. You should not take KI unless a "General Emergency" (the most serious type of emergency) is declared by the plant AND emergency officials recommend that you take it. For more information, read the fact sheets found below.
Fact Sheets
About KI (English I Spanish I Arabic)
How to Prepare KI for Kids (English I Spanish I Arabic)
FAQs for Healthcare Providers
Why Is This Program Taking Place Now?
Participating Pharmacies
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Address
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City
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| Shoreline Pharmacy |
950 Blue Star Highway (in front of the hospital) |
South Haven, MI |
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| Meijer Pharmacy |
1920 Pipestone Rd. |
Benton Harbor, MI |
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| Meijer Pharmacy |
5150 S. Franklin St. |
Michigan City, IN |
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| Meijer Pharmacy |
1700 Telegraph Rd. |
Monroe, MI |
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| Meijer Pharmacy |
22600 Allen Rd. |
Woodhaven, MI |
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Additional Information
Are you prepared to keep your family safe during an emergency? Read the information about radiological emergencies from the Centers for Disease Control.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission also has information on radiological emergencies and the use of KI.
For more information, contact the Michigan Department of Community Health by calling 1-800-648-6942, send an e-mail to mdch-ki@michigan.gov or send mail to MDCH-DEH, Attn: KI, PO Box 30195, Lansing, MI 48913.
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