I live near a nuclear power plant and am concerned about exposure and want information on how to obtain potassium iodide tablets?
A. There are five nuclear power reactors operating at three sites in Florida. The federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission licenses these reactors. The department conducts environmental monitoring programs around all three sites. Thermoluminescent detectors surrounding each site identify direct radiation and air sampling stations identify radioactive particulate and iodine emissions. Department staff also collect and analyze other samples, including vegetation, fish, citrus, watermelon, milk, garden vegetables, shoreline sediment, beach sand, drinking water, surface water, and ground water. For more information on potassium iodide (KI) tablets, please visit our web site at www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/radiation. Under the Environmental Radiation section is a link to a KI fact sheet and the state’s distribution policy. Q. How can my organization obtain radiological emergency response training? A. The Bureau of Radiation Control has two full time radiological trainers certified by the Fe
