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Benton County Emergency Management, in coordination with Franklin and Grant Counties, the State of Washington, and Energy Northwest, has developed plans to respond in the unlikely event of an accident at the Columbia Generating Station (CGS). CGS is the Northwest's only commercial nuclear power plant and is owned and operated by Energy Northwest. The plans are designed to help protect nearby residents, specifically those living within the Emergency Planning Zones (EPZ) around the nuclear plant.
WHO'S AT RISK?
An accident at the Columbia Generating Station involving the release of radioactive material into the surrounding community is very unlikely. However, plans are in place to protect nearby residents. Please refer to the calendar sent to you by Energy Northwest for a map showing the designated Emergency Planning Zones (EPZ) around the nuclear plant. The following EPZ's are in Benton County:
WHO'S AT RISK?
An accident at the Columbia Generating Station involving the release of radioactive material into the surrounding community is very unlikely. However, plans are in place to protect nearby residents. Please refer to the calendar sent to you by Energy Northwest for a map showing the designated Emergency Planning Zones (EPZ) around the nuclear plant. The following EPZ's are in Benton County:
SECTION 3B
The area south of SR 240, west of River Park Street and north of West Richland and east of SR 225. It includes the Horn Rapids Master Planned Community and those homes and businesses that are accessed from Harrington Road, Yakima River Drive, Snively Road, Twin Bridges Road and Weidle Road. This section also includes the Rattlesnake Mountain Shooting Facility and the Horn Rapids Park.SECTION 3C
The area south of the Hanford site and north of Battelle Boulevard, between Stevens Drive and the Columbia River. It includes the area west of Stevens Drive between SR 240 and the Hanford site. It also includes the Horn Rapids Off-Road Vehicle Park and the Richland Landfill. It does not include businesses accessed from Logston Boulevard, Sullivan Boulevard and Robertson Drive.SECTION 4
This area is located on the Hanford Site and is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Energy. There are no permanent residents in this area. Hanford workers would be notified if any protective actions were necessary.