How close is your home to a nuclear power plant?
If a crisis at a nuclear reactor happened in the U.S., could you be living in a danger zone? In a 10-mile radius, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission says the air could be unsafe to breathe in the event of a major catastrophe. In 50 miles, food and water supplies may be unsafe.
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Age of oldest reactor on site based on date operating license issued.
Note: An earlier version stated that the oldest reactor at Nine Mile Point was 36 years old and 19 at Oyster Creek. Both plants started commercial operation 41 years ago.
Age of oldest reactor on site based on date operating license issued.
Note: An earlier version stated that the oldest reactor at Nine Mile Point was 36 years old and 19 at Oyster Creek. Both plants started commercial operation 41 years ago.
