Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets
There are two nuclear generating stations in Durham Region. One is the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. The other is the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
In the highly unlikely event of an accident at one of the stations, radioactive iodide may be released into the air. If that happens, potassium iodide (KI) tablets can keep you and your family safe.
Learn more about emergency preparedness.
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If you live or work within 10 kilometres of a station, you are in the primary zone. If you are in the primary zone, you need to have a supply of KI tablets. Visit preparetobesafe.ca to find out if you are in the primary zone. |
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This Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care fact sheet answers these questions and many more. |
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It is preferred that residents and businesses order their potassium iodide (KI) tablets directly from the website preparetobesafe.ca. If you need assistance in ordering your tablets, call the Durham Region Health Department Environmental Help Line at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613 to speak with a public health inspector. Five local pharmacies have partnered with the Health Department and have a limited supply of KI tablets for residents in the primary zone (10km radius) for both the Pickering and Darlington nuclear generating stations. Residents can pick up their supply of KI tablets from the pharmacies below. Limited quantities of KI tablets are available at the following pharmacies:Bay Ridges Pharmacy Pickering Medical Pharmacy Liverpool Pharmacy Global Drug Mart Remedy's Rx Courtice Pharmasave |
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| Order KI tablets or talk to a public health inspector |
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Visit preparetobesafe.ca to order KI tablets. Call the Environmental Help Line at 905-723-3818 or 1-888-777-9613 to speak to a public health inspector. |
Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC)
DNHC is chaired by the Region's Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health. Membership of the DNHC consists of nine public members from Whitby, Oshawa, Ajax, Clarington and Pickering, who are appointed by Council; two representatives of Ontario Power Generation; and, four provincial/regional government representatives.
The DNHC acts as a forum for primarily discussing and addressing radiological emissions from nuclear facilities in Durham Region, to assess the potential environmental human health impacts.
The DNHC meets five times a year.
Check the latest agenda for current meeting location.
Request archived DNHC agendas and minutes.
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The public is encouraged to contact public members of the DNHC to discuss their concerns and to ensure that they are adequately addressed. In addition, DNHC members are available to attend meetings or to communicate with other groups to address their concerns. For more information about the DNHC please email the Health Department. |
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Regional and Provincial Government Representatives
Ontario Power Generation
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Secretary
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Terms of ReferenceFinal revised terms of reference Reports |
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In 1992, Ontario's Environmental Assessment Advisory Committee held public meetings regarding the suggested expansion of the Ajax Water Supply Plant and recommended that the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) be established. After a full consultation with key stakeholders, Durham Regional Council created the DNHC in late 1995. |
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