Nuclear plants in Hurricane Irene’s path

[AsahinaKimi]

by David Safier

Here's hoping Hurricane Irene does minimal damage. And let's also hope the nuclear power plants in its path are more than prepared for a level 1, 2, 3 or 4 hurricane. Because if they can't withstand a "We had no idea this area would ever have a of this magnitude" situation, lots of people will, one day or another, be in some very serious trouble.

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[Lucinda]

1. That's quite a few!

Thanks for the link.

[AsahinaKimi]

3. I am wondering how many of them, like Fukushima

Are located right on the ocean front?

[Lucinda]

5. I know there is one just above NYC that people have been concerned about

(in terms of possible weather damage) but I can't remember the specifics of that plant.

[malaise]

2. Excellent post

Rec

[AsahinaKimi]

4. Lets hope we don't have our own

Fukushima, or many of them!

[godai]

6. Tsunami was 30 ft plus. Irene waves are 10-15 ft.

I've heard no mention of any possible nuclear plant problems and, with all the hyper-coverage, surely this would have been mentioned if it were even a remote possibility. Quantities of rain is the major issue with Irene.