Plaistow is a southern Rockingham County border town adjacent to Massachusetts, situated approximately 12 miles from the Seabrook Nuclear Power Station — placing it within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone. Residents have specific evacuation and sheltering protocols associated with Seabrook proximity. Winter nor'easters and ice storms are primary seasonal hazards common across southern New Hampshire.
// 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 | 5 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear Proximity / Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| County FEMA Declarations | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Nor'easter |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 603-382-5200 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 NH-101 US-1 NH-107 |
| Elevation | 121 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Rockingham County NH
New Hampshire · Hurricane / Nuclear Proximity
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7/10
High Risk
// Other Cities in Rockingham County NH
Hampton NH
Nuclear EPZ / Coastal Storm Surge
8/10
High
Seabrook NH
Nuclear Power Plant / Storm Surge
9/10
Critical
Newmarket NH
Coastal / Nuclear Proximity
5/10
Moderate
Exeter NH
Nuclear Proximity / Coastal Storm
6/10
Moderate
Salem NH
Noreaster / Ice Storm / Flooding
4/10
Low
Derry NH
Noreaster / Ice Storm / Flooding
4/10
Low