River Bend Nuclear Station LA — Infrastructure Risk Profile

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score	7 / 10 High
Facility Type	☢ Nuclear Power Plant
Operator / Branch	Entergy Nuclear
Host County	West Feliciana Parish LA
Nearest City	Pepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius	10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius	50 miles

// Strategic Significance

River Bend Nuclear Station sits on the Mississippi River north of Baton Rouge generating electricity for the Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast region. The plant faces hurricane exposure from Gulf storms that can maintain intensity as they track inland through the Louisiana bayou country. The Mississippi River at this location is a critical navigation corridor for agricultural and industrial commerce.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

The 50-mile ingestion zone from River Bend encompasses Baton Rouge — Louisiana's state capital and a major petrochemical hub. The Mississippi River flows past the plant toward New Orleans. Any water release could affect river water quality across a significant portion of the lower Mississippi watershed.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via US-61 south toward Baton Rouge or north toward Natchez MS. Monitor Louisiana GOHSEP broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Baton Rouge residents monitor GOHSEP guidance. Mississippi River fish consumption restrictions would apply downstream. West Feliciana Parish maintains detailed evacuation plans.