Cook Nuclear Plant follows emergency procedures after earthquake Save Email Print
Bridgman, MI
Posted: 7:26 AM Apr 18, 2008
Last Updated: 1:08 PM Apr 18, 2008

A | A | A

The Cook Nuclear Plant, operated by American Electric Power, followed its emergency procedures this morning as a result of the earthquake.

Procedures are in place at nuclear plants that require emergency plan activation for some natural or weather-related events, including earthquakes.

Even though no alarms went off at the plant indicating an emergency, the lowest level of emergency classifications was declared around 6:00am.

The Cook plant inspected all systems and equipment for damage. So far, no damage has been identified.

Unit 1 was already off because of a refueling outage, Unit 2 was at full power at the time of the earthquake, and remains at full power with no plans to reduce its power output.

More Stories
Zorich, Paterno, Flutie lead class into College Football Hall of Fame

Casting out on Lake Erie with Captain Dale Collins

After rainy day, Venetian Festival organizers prepare for wristband Sunday

Plans to help Monaco workers start to develop

Gov. Daniels joins festival-goers for 25th annual Lake Fest in Culver

South Bend's Garden Walk showcases artistic landscaping

Military reenactments at SB airport honor veterans, entertain and educate spectators

Enshrinement Festival parade a big hit, despite rain

Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
Email will not be displayed on site. For station contact purpose only.
Read Comments
Comments are posted from viewers like you and do not always reflect the views of this station.
Posted by: other side of out here! on Apr 18, 2008 at 10:24 PM
You couldn't pay me to live near that thing, because THERE'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY IN THE WORLD!

Posted by: j Location: k on Apr 18, 2008 at 12:17 PM
phew

WNDU News Poll
How are you spending your weekend?

Headed to Venetian Fest
Going to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair
Attending Hall of Fame festivities
Enjoying the nice weather
No plans / None of the above