// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚡ Power Plant / Substation |
| Operator / Branch | PSEG Nuclear |
| Host County | Salem County NJ |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Salem and Hope Creek nuclear plants on the Delaware Bay in Salem County New Jersey together generate 3,600 megawatts for the PJM grid. The plants sit on a tidal estuary directly vulnerable to hurricane storm surge and sea level rise. Sandy 2012 caused flooding concerns at the site. The Delaware Bay location and proximity to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington DC means any nuclear incident would have catastrophic public health impacts across the most densely populated region of the US.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Salem County with 64,000 residents and the Delaware Bay corridor with millions downwind. Salem and Hope Creek together provide 3,600 MW to the Northeast grid. Sandy 2012 flooding threatened the Delaware Bay site. Hurricane storm surge and sea level rise create direct flooding vulnerability.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
NJ Route 49, Salem River Road, Delaware Bay. Salem County Emergency Management and NRC coordinate nuclear emergency hurricane and flooding protocols.