// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | ☢ Nuclear Power Plant |
| Operator / Branch | Dominion Energy (decommissioning) |
| Host County | Kewaunee County WI |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant on Lake Michigan in eastern Wisconsin closed in 2013 primarily for economic reasons despite being in good operating condition — a significant moment in the economic pressures facing US nuclear power. Decommissioning is underway with spent fuel stored on site. Lake Michigan contamination from any decommissioning incident would affect four states' drinking water.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Lake Michigan below Kewaunee supplies drinking water to communities in Wisconsin Illinois Indiana and Michigan. The 50-mile ingestion zone reaches toward Green Bay Wisconsin. The plant's decommissioning while maintaining Lake Michigan safety is a critical ongoing environmental consideration for the region.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via WI-42. Monitor Wisconsin Emergency Management broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Green Bay area residents monitor WEM guidance. Lake Michigan fish and water restrictions would affect four states. Monitor decommissioning progress through Nuclear Regulatory Commission public reports.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
Essential preparedness items for residents within the 10-mile risk zone of Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant WI.
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