High Risk ⚡ Power Plant / Substation  ·  New York

Indian Point Nuclear Plant Buchanan NY

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  NEW YORK

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
⚡ Power Plant / Substation
Primary Risk Radius
2
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
50
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type⚡ Power Plant / Substation
Operator / BranchHoltec International
Host CountyWestchester County NY
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius2 miles
Secondary Risk Radius50 miles

// Strategic Significance

Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant was permanently shut down in April 2021 but the decommissioning process will take decades and 2,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel remain stored on site 25 miles north of New York City. The plant formerly generated 2,100 megawatts supplying about 25 percent of New York City power. The transition away from Indian Point has required significant grid adjustments for the New York City region. Spent fuel storage creates long-term risk.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Westchester County with 1 million residents and New York City with 8 million residents 25 miles away. Indian Point formerly supplied 25 percent of NYC power and its closure required major grid adjustments. 2,000 tons of spent fuel remain on the Hudson River indefinitely. The decommissioning will take decades.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-9, Bleakley Avenue, Hudson River. Westchester County Emergency Management and NRC coordinate decommissioning and spent fuel protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone