Plymouth Massachusetts is home to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, a boiling water reactor that ceased operations in 2019 but remains in the decommissioning process with spent nuclear fuel stored on-site in dry cask storage on Cape Cod Bay. Plymouth sits in a coastal location vulnerable to nor'easter storms and storm surge, and the decommissioning of Pilgrim has raised questions about long-term spent fuel management. Plymouth County emergency management maintains nuclear emergency response plans.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify nearest fallout shelter locations.
- Keep KI tablets if within exposure radius.
- Plan for immediate indoor sheltering.
- Monitor official emergency broadcasts.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear / Coastal / Storm Surge |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | Sandy 2012 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 508-747-1620 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 50 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Plymouth County MA
Massachusetts · Hurricane / Nor'easter
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6/10
Moderate Risk