Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station VT — Infrastructure Risk Profile

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score	6 / 10 Moderate
Facility Type	☢ Nuclear Power Plant
Operator / Branch	NorthStar Group (decommissioning)
Host County	Windham County VT
Nearest City	Washington DC
Primary Risk Radius	10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius	50 miles

// Strategic Significance

Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station on the Connecticut River closed in 2014 and is undergoing decommissioning. The plant became a landmark battle in the nuclear power debate when Vermont became the first state to vote to close a nuclear plant via its legislature. The Connecticut River at this location flows south through Massachusetts and Connecticut to Long Island Sound.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

The Connecticut River below Vermont Yankee flows through Greenfield and Springfield Massachusetts and Hartford Connecticut before reaching Long Island Sound. Decommissioning and spent fuel storage on the river bank creates ongoing monitoring requirements. The tri-state Connecticut River valley would face fish and water restrictions during any decommissioning incident.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

10-mile EPZ: Evacuate via VT-142 or MA-2. Monitor Vermont Emergency Management broadcasts. 50-mile zone: Springfield MA and Hartford CT area residents monitor MEMA and CTDEMHS guidance. Connecticut River fish and water restrictions would apply downstream to Long Island Sound.