All residents of Rockland County are eligible to receive potassium iodide, also known as KI.  Residents may pick up one free pill per person in their household.  KI is available five days a week at the Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services, located at the Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive off Route 45 in Pomona.  Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-942-1450.  While the New York State Department of Health recommends distribution of KI to residents living within a 10-mile radius of a nuclear power plant, Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef directed that all Rockland residents may obtain free KI pills if they choose.  KI protects the thyroid gland from possible radiation injury caused by radioactive iodine.  In an emergency, residents will be told what, if any, actions should be taken for protection.  This might include leaving the area, staying inside with windows closed and/or taking KI.  

To have information on potassium iodide faxed to you please call 845-364-8990   Directions to the Fire Training Center