On Tuesday, January 6, 2015 4:08 PM, SNC Communications wrote:

Protective measures at Plant Vogtle:

SNC Communications was contacted by Meg Mirshak with The Augusta Chronicle for a statement on a report that the Concerned Citizens of Shell Bluff is planning to distribute potassium iodide tablets to residents around Plant Vogtle.

Michelle Tims responded with the following statement:

Southern Nuclear’s top priority is the safety and health of the public and our employees. We maintain comprehensive emergency preparedness plans that have been developed in accordance with federal requirements by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other oversight agencies designed to protect the health and safety of the public in the event of an emergency at any company nuclear facility.

The Georgia Emergency Management Agency coordinates protective measures for the public during an emergency. For questions on their protective measures during an emergency, please contact GEMA.