// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☢ Nuclear Power Plant |
| Operator / Branch | Duke Energy Progress |
| Host County | Wake County NC |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 50 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant southwest of Raleigh operates one reactor and stores spent nuclear fuel from three other retired Duke Energy plants in its cooling pools — making it one of the largest spent nuclear fuel storage sites in the world. The concentration of spent fuel from multiple plants creates a unique risk profile. The Research Triangle Park technology corridor and Raleigh state capital are within the 50-mile ingestion zone.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
The Raleigh Durham Research Triangle metropolitan area falls within the 50-mile ingestion zone of Shearon Harris. The plant's role as a spent fuel repository for multiple retired plants means it holds significantly more radioactive material than a typical single-reactor plant. Research Triangle Park hosts critical pharmaceutical and technology companies whose operations would be severely affected by any protective action requirements.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via US-1 or NC-42. Monitor North Carolina Emergency Management broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Raleigh Durham and Research Triangle area residents monitor NCEM guidance. Harris Lake fish and water recreation restrictions would apply. Research Triangle employers should have business continuity plans for ingestion zone scenarios.
// Recommended Preparedness Gear
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