Oak Creek Wisconsin is an industrial suburb of Milwaukee on Lake Michigan and sits within range of the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant to the north. The city hosts the We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant — a major coal and natural gas generating station — and significant industrial manufacturing along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Lake Michigan creates flooding and storm risk for the industrial waterfront areas. Milwaukee County's dense population and aging infrastructure create systemic emergency planning challenges.
// 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 | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear / Industrial / Lake Michigan |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X (Moderate Risk) |
| County FEMA Declarations | 26 |
| Last Major Event | Tornado (July 2022) |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 414-766-7900 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-894 West, I-43 North, I-94 West, US-41 North |
| Elevation | 680 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Milwaukee County WI
Wisconsin · Tornado / Severe Storm
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5/10
Moderate Risk