Department of Health to distribute free potassium iodide tablets to Pennsylvanians living near nuclear power plants ↗
The Pennsylvania Department of Health will again provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets on Aug. 13 to residents who live, learn or work within 10 miles of the state’s nuclear power plants, including the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Salem Twp. KI is safe, effective and available at no cost, the DOH said. Individuals may also pick up tablets for family members or neighbors. Residents should check the expiration date on their current KI packaging.