Kewaunee Wisconsin was home to the Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant, which ceased operations in 2013 and is currently being decommissioned. Spent nuclear fuel remains stored on-site in dry cask storage on the shores of Lake Michigan. Kewaunee County residents live within the former Emergency Planning Zone and the decommissioning process — one of the first merchant nuclear plant decommissionings in the US — has been closely watched by the industry. Lake Michigan storm surge can affect the coastal nuclear site.
// 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 / Lake Michigan |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Lake Michigan Storm |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 920-388-7144 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 590 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Kewaunee County WI
Wisconsin · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk