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NRC Reports that No Nuclear Plants Are Shutdown as a Result of Hurricane Sandy

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is continuing to monitor impacts from Hurricane Sandy on nuclear power plants in theÂ Northeastern United States. As of 3 p.m. EDT. Monday, no plants have had to shut down as a result of the storm although some plants, including Oyster Creek and Salem Unit 2, were already out of [...]

Oct 30 2012 | Posted in Nuclear Meltdown,Press Releases | Read More »

How U.S. Nuclear Plants Weathered Hurricane Irene

Nuclear power plants operating in 31 states provide electricity to one of every five U.S. homes and businesses. The following is a summary of U.S. nuclear power plant performance during Hurricane Irene. North Carolina: Brunswick 1 and 2 â€“ temporarily reduced power output to 65 percent of electric generating capacity. Virginia: Surry 1 and 2 [...]