Distribution and Administration of Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Incident (2004)
Chapter: Appendix E: Information and Communication Messages Regarding Potassium Iodide or Radioactive Iodine
APPENDIX E
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MESSAGES REGARDING POTASSIUM IODIDE OR RADIOACTIVE IODINE
A. It is important to tailor communication messages to the audience. The National Cancer Institute has materials for downwinders from nuclear test sites on its website: http://i131.nci.nih.gov/. This includes a way to calculate one’s own risk from being exposed to radioactive iodine from fallout.
The site also contains communications materials specialized for Native Americans at: http://cancer.gov/images/Documents/9967bda0-5059-4a3f-8d5e-ff5a70194221/NA_Flip_Chart_v_7_0.pdf
B. Web links for state information about potassium iodide
California- Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Potassium Iodide (KI) Fact Sheet
http://www.oes.ca.gov/oeshomep.nsf/all/Terror_KI/$file/KI_Page.pdf
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Potassium Iodide (KI) and Nuclear Emergency Readiness
http://www.dph.state.ct.us/BCH/eeoh/ki/ki_home.htm
Delaware Health and Social Services - Division of Public Health
Facts about “KI” Preparing for a Nuclear Emergency and
Potassium Iodide Request Form
http://www.state.de.us/dhss/dph/hsp/hspnews.htm
Florida Emergency Management
Radiological Emergency
http://www.dca.state.fl.us/fdem/bpr/Projects/CEMP%20Online/REP/Chapter10.htm
Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety
Important Information on the Use of Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
http://www.state.il.us/idns/html/emergencyinfo/kibrochure.asp
Maine Department of Human Services
Potassium Iodide - Answers to Your Questions
http://www.state.me.us/dhs/eng/rad/potassium_iodide.htm
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Potassium Iodide (KI)
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/html/potiodide.htm
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Radiation Control Program - Potassium Iodide(KI) Information
http://www.state.ma.us/dph/rcp/kitoc.htm
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
The Potassium Iodide (KI) Issue
http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3312_4120_4243-10401--,00.html
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Potassium Iodide Facts and Application
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
State Unveils Potassium Iodide Distribution Plan (June 19, 2002)
http://www.nj.gov/health/news/p20619a.htm
New York State Department of Health
Use of Potassium Iodide During Radiological Emergencies: Information for the Public
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/ki/ki_high.htm
North Carolina Public Health
North Carolina's Potassium Iodide Program
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dph/ki.htm
Ohio Department of Health
Distribution and Use of Potassium Iodide for the 10-Mile Emergency Planning Zone Population (April 22, 2002)
http://www.odh.state.oh.us/odhprograms/ENVRAD/KIPolicy.PDF
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Press Release (August 22, 2002)
Health Secretary Notes Success of PA's Potassium Iodide Distribution
http://webserver.health.state.pa.us/health/CWP/view.asp?A=190&QUESTION_ID=232081
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Public Health Preparedness Topics – KI information
http://www.scdhec.net/co/media_relations/index.htm
Texas Department of Health
What People Need to Know About Potassium Iodide(KI)
Vermont Department of Health
Vermont's Public Distribution Plan for Potassium Iodide (KI)
http://www.HealthyVermonters.info/hp/yankee/ki.shtml
Virginia Department of Health
Frequently Asked Questions on Potassium Iodide
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/HHControl/potassiumiodideQ&A.pdf
State Health Commissioner Announces Distribution Plans for Potassium Iodide Near Virginia Nuclear Power Plants (September 16, 2002)
http://www.vdh.state.va.us/hhcontrol/KIDistribution.PDF
Washington State Department of Health
Potassium Iodide (KI) Fact Sheet (February 2003)
