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10 Mile Mandatory Evacuation Area at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant

Posted on July 2, 2011 by DRenegade
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A ten mile mandatory evacuation area for the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant is now in effect. As stated in the video below, it is a “prudent approach” for fast developing events leading to radiation releases. Since the plant is currently … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Turn of Events for Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant and Cooper Nuclear Station

Posted on July 2, 2011 by DRenegade

The Army Corps of Engineers (COE) spokesman Erik Blechinger made the following statement concerning the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant and the Cooper Nuclear Station: “Nebraska’s two nuclear plants aren’t being factored into the Army Corps of Engineers schedule of dam … Continue reading →

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Control Room at Fort Calhoun Is Not Flooded

Posted on June 28, 2011 by DRenegade
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The chairman for the NRC, Gregory Jaczko toured the flooded Ft. Calhoun Nuclear Plant on June 27th, 2011. After his tour, he declared that vital equipment remains dry which is encouraging after plant operators gave him a life jacket when … Continue reading →

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Aqua Berm at Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant Collapses

Posted on June 26, 2011 by DRenegade

The 2000 foot long aqua berm holding back the Missouri River flood waters at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Plant collapsed at 1:30 AM on June 26th. The berm (portion shown above at Ft. Calhoun) is a water filled liner. Power … Continue reading →

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Missouri River Flooding Impact: Ft. Calhoun Nuclear Plant, Omaha Indian Casino and Farming

Posted on June 21, 2011 by DRenegade
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The following video below shows the impact of the Missouri River flooding at the Ft. Calhoun nuclear facility, the Omaha Indian Casino and the farmland which will not be producing crops for two years. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIOPkJ_F0Jo

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Cooper Nuclear Station Issues “Notification of Unusual Event” and Is Under a No Fly Zone

Posted on June 20, 2011 by DRenegade

The Missouri River flooding has claimed another nuclear power plant. The Cooper Nuclear Station outside of Brownsville, NE has issued a “Notification of Unusual Event” on June 19th, 2011. As outlined below, this plant is still online until the water … Continue reading →

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Ft. Calhoun Nuclear Plant Situation According to Russia’s Federal Atomic Energy Agency

Posted on June 19, 2011 by DRenegade

It appears that articles outlining information on the Ft. Calhoun nuclear plant has aroused the rumor mongers in Russia. Although it is more than curious that few news outlets are covering this story, the following report is a reach even … Continue reading →

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Fort Calhoun’s Levees Need to Be Upgraded

Posted on June 15, 2011 by DRenegade

Officials hope temporary levee will save Iowa town The Fort Calhoun nuclear power station in Fort Calhoun, Neb., currently shut down for refueling, is surrounded by flood waters from the Missouri River, Tuesday, June 14, 2011. On Tuesday, the releases … Continue reading →

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