Event at Brunswick Plant Posed No Public Threat
RALEIGH – Last night Duke Energy notified the emergency management agencies for the state, Brunswick and New Hanover counties of a damaged motor pump at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant near Southport. The utility declared an Alert in accordance with procedures but resumed regular operations soon thereafter. It is important to know that at no time during the brief incident was there any risk to public health or safety.
An Alert is an emergency classification used by plant personnel when abnormal events have the potential to impact plant equipment or public health and safety. Following their established emergency plans, Brunswick and New Hanover counties and North Carolina Emergency Management coordinated with each other on potential response to the situation.
“Local and state agencies work continuously with our utility partners to test and coordinate plans and procedures to respond to various types of emergencies,” said Mike Sprayberry, state Emergency Management director. “Having a nimble, seasoned emergency management team is vital to helping ensure the safety of North Carolinians.”
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Media Note: The above information was sent on behalf of emergency management agencies for the state of North Carolina, Brunswick and New Hanover counties.