// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☢ Nuclear Power Plant |
| Operator / Branch | Energy Harbor |
| Host County | Ottawa County OH |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station on Lake Erie in northern Ohio has one of the most troubled safety records of any US nuclear plant. In 2002 inspectors discovered the reactor vessel head had been nearly eaten through by boric acid corrosion — one of the closest calls in US nuclear history. The plant also sits near Perry Nuclear — Ohio's other nuclear plant — creating a nuclear energy corridor along Lake Erie's southern shore.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
The 50-mile ingestion zone from Davis-Besse encompasses Toledo Ohio and portions of the Detroit metro area across Lake Erie in Michigan. Lake Erie contamination would affect drinking water for millions of residents in Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania and New York — all of which draw water from the lake. Lake Erie's commercial and recreational fishery would face severe restrictions.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via OH-2 east or west away from Lake Erie shore. Monitor Ohio Emergency Management Agency broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Toledo area residents monitor Ohio EMA guidance. Lake Erie fish consumption and water intake restrictions would affect four states. Avoid Lake Erie recreational activities during any release alert.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Essential preparedness items for residents within the 10-mile risk zone of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station OH.
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