Free potassium iodide pills to be distributed in southeastern York County
Free potassium iodide pills to be distributed in southeastern York County
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Free potassium iodide pills will be distributed to Pennsylvania residents who live, work or study within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant, according to a news release.
The distribution date is set for Thursday, Aug. 14, the release states. The pills can be taken as directed by emergency officials in the event of a radiological release from a nuclear power plant to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer.
Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station is located in southeastern York County.
The distribution of the pills will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at the following locations:
- Peach Bottom Recreation Center, 5 Pendyrus Street, Delta, York County
- East Drumore Township Municipal Building, 925 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, Lancaster County
Anyone who currently has potassium iodide pills should check to see if they have expired and need to be replace.
Expired tablets can be thrown in the trash, but they should not be flushed.
Anyone who cannot make the distribution event may call the Department of Health at 1-877-PA-HEALTH.