The Nuclear Regulatory Commission demanded today that the operators of each of the 104 U.S. nuclear reactors submit their detailed plans to respond to a terrorist attack. This review of terrorist attack response plans highlights the ongoing safety risk posed by the 104 nuclear reactors in the U.S.
Terrorism is just one of the threats that share a place on the list of nuclear radiation safety hazards that can be brought on by man-made or natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and tornadoes. These last three threats have received recent attention as each has caused nuclear power plant shutdowns in the U.S. in the past few months.
If you live near a nuclear power plant or other nuclear reactor facility, make sure that your emergency kit is up to date and than your evacuation and shelter-in-place plans are well rehearsed. It just makes good common sense to be prepared for just such a terrorist attack.