Natural Hazards

The plant and its equipment are designed to withstand most natural events (earthquakes, floods, high winds, tornados, etc.). Plant operators monitor these events to ensure they do not threaten safe operation of the plant. If events occur that may threaten safety, operators take action to place the plant in a safe condition. If it has been determined that an event such as an earthquake, tornado, flood, etc. has occurred, plant shutdown may be required. Operators will perform a normal plant shutdown and engineering evaluations will be performed.