// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ☢ Nuclear Power Plant |
| Operator / Branch | NextEra Energy (decommissioning) |
| Host County | Linn County IA |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Duane Arnold Energy Center Iowa's only nuclear plant closed in 2020 and is now undergoing decommissioning. The August 2020 derecho that devastated Cedar Rapids also damaged the plant's cooling towers accelerating its closure. The plant stores significant quantities of spent nuclear fuel in dry cask storage that will remain on site for decades. Decommissioning nuclear sites still require emergency planning.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Cedar Rapids the second largest city in Iowa falls within the 10-mile EPZ of Duane Arnold. The Cedar River at the plant flows through Cedar Rapids downstream. The 2020 derecho demonstrated that extreme weather events can simultaneously damage multiple types of critical infrastructure. Spent fuel storage at the site will remain a long-term consideration for local emergency planning.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via US-151 or IA-1. Monitor Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management broadcasts. Decommissioning sites still maintain emergency plans and dry cask storage requires ongoing vigilance. Cedar River communities monitor water quality. Cedar Rapids residents should be aware of the decommissioning timeline and spent fuel storage status.
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