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<p>People who live or work within 10 miles of any of the state&#8217;s five nuclear power plants, including the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Salem Township, can obtain free potassium iodide tablets Aug. 24 as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Health&#8217;s annual distribution to replace expired pills.</p><p>The pills are part of an emergency preparedness plan in the case of a radiological release, said acting Secretary of Health and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine. Potassium iodide helps prevent the absorption of radioactive iodine into a person&#8217;s thyroid gland.</p><p>It can be taken by anyone who is not allergic to it and is safe for pregnant women, those who are breastfeeding, people on thyroid medication, children and infants, Levine said. Anyone who is unsure if they can take it should ask a health care provider.</p><p>Residents can obtain tablets for relatives unable to get their own. Directions on usage of the tablets and how to store them are provided. State Department of Health staff also will be available to answer questions.</p><p>School districts and employers within the 10-mile radius can make arrangements with the Department of Health to obtain tablets.</p><p>The pills will be available from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at:</p><p>&#8226; Butler Township Community Center, 411 W. Butler Drive, Drums</p><p>&#8226; Luzerne County Community College Educational Conference Center, 1333 S. Prospect St., Nanticoke</p><p>&#8226; Salvation Army Community Corps Building, 320 W. Second St., Berwick.</p><style>
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State to provide potassium iodide for residents near nuclear plants