Rockingham County in southeastern New Hampshire along the Atlantic coast hosts Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant placing the county directly in the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone of one of the most controversial nuclear plants ever built. The county faces serious hurricane and nor'easter risk with direct ocean exposure. Hampton Beach draws enormous summer crowds creating seasonal population surge. The county is the most densely populated in New Hampshire.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// 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 Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Nuclear Proximity |
| Secondary Hazard | Nor'easter |
| FEMA Flood Zone | High |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2017 Nor'easter |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (603) 679-2225 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-95 NH-101 US-1 NH-107 |
// County Profile
| County | Rockingham County NH |
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
| Population | 314 |
| Area | 695 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | High |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.