Matzie: Free potassium iodide tablets to be distributed Thursday, Aug. 22
Beaver Valley Mall event is part of Health Department’s routine annual distribution
Rep. Robert Matzie August 14, 2024 | 10:05 AM
MONACA, Aug. 14 – State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, is encouraging Beaver County residents to stop by the Beaver Valley Mall’s Center at the Mall in Monaca between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 for the state’s annual distribution of free potassium iodide tablets.
“Nuclear power is one of safest energy sources available, with multiple systems designed into modern plants that make the risk of an injury-causing accident extremely rare,” Matzie said. “But it still makes sense to take every precaution, which is why the state distributes free potassium iodide tablets each year to residents living within 10 miles of the state’s four active power plants, including Beaver Valley Power Station.
“The Department of Health will be distributing tablets between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22 at Center at the Mall, inside Beaver Valley Mall in Monaca. I encourage everyone to stop by for that extra peace of mind that comes with knowing you and your family are fully prepared.”
Matzie said the distribution will take place at Unit #284 of the mall, which is located at 570 Beaver Valley Mall Blvd. in Monaca. Residents may request tablets for family members or others who are unable to get the tablets on their own.
Residents unable to attend the Aug. 22 event may also obtain tablets at the Beaver County State Health Center located at 3582 Brodhead Road in Monaca. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be reached at 724-774-1385.
More information is available here: https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/health-details.aspx?newsid=1891#:~:text=Harrisburg%2C%20PA%20%2D%20The%20Pennsylvania%20Department,in%20case%20of%20future%20emergencies.