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Millstone Nuclear Power Station CT

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  CONNECTICUT

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☢ Nuclear Power Plant
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
50
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type☢ Nuclear Power Plant
Operator / BranchDominion Energy
Host CountyNew London County CT
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius50 miles

// Strategic Significance

Millstone Nuclear Power Station on Long Island Sound in southeastern Connecticut operates two reactors and is Connecticut's only nuclear plant providing approximately 50% of the state's electricity. The plant sits on a rocky peninsula on the Sound with direct Atlantic storm exposure. Its 50-mile zone encompasses portions of Rhode Island and reaches into the greater Boston area.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

The 50-mile ingestion zone from Millstone extends across southeastern Connecticut into Rhode Island including Providence and northward toward the Boston area. Long Island Sound below the plant is a major commercial fishing and shellfish harvesting area. Connecticut's reliance on Millstone for half its electricity means any extended shutdown would have major power grid implications.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via CT-156 or US-1. Monitor Connecticut Division of Emergency Management broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Providence RI and southeast Connecticut residents monitor CTDEMHS and RI EMA guidance. Long Island Sound shellfish and fish consumption restrictions would apply immediately.

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