Safety and preparedness are in the nuclear industry's DNA. Our members are working hard to keep their communities safe and powered in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
Nuclear power plants are the most robust facilities in the U.S. infrastructure with reactor containment structures composed of steel-reinforced concrete. They have proven their ability to withstand hurricanes and provide electricity to homes and businesses as soon as off-site power is restored and the electricity grid can accommodate the power.
Each facility prepares a response plan with one goal in mind: to protect our communities and employees. The federal government approves these plans, and plants test them frequently to identify areas of improvement.
More on emergency preparedness
Resources on Nuclear and Hurricanes
- When the Hurricanes Came, Nuclear Plants and Operators Were Ready
- History of U.S. Nuclear Plants’ Responses to Unusual Natural Events (updated)
- Safety: The Nuclear Energy Industry's Highest Priority
- Timeline of Safety Enhancements to U.S. Nuclear Energy Plants