// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | Talen Energy |
| Host County | Luzerne County PA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Berwick Pennsylvania generates 2,500 megawatts for the PJM grid. The plant sits on the Susquehanna River and Hurricane Agnes 1972 caused catastrophic Susquehanna River flooding that threatened the plant site demonstrating serious hurricane remnant flooding vulnerability. Noreaster storms and winter conditions create operational challenges.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Luzerne County with 320,000 residents and the PJM grid serving 65 million. Susquehanna provides 2,500 MW to the Northeast grid. Hurricane Agnes flooding demonstrated serious river flooding vulnerability. Noreaster storms create operational challenges. PJM grid stability depends on Susquehanna baseload.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-80, PA Route 11, Susquehanna River. Luzerne County Emergency Management and NRC coordinate nuclear emergency flooding and noreaster protocols.