Maximum Alert - Emergency declared Byron Station, IL Nuclear Plant, Reported Airborne Tritium Release, Levels Supposedly "Safe"

Maximum Alert - Emergency declared Byron Station, IL Nuclear Plant, Reported Airborne Tritium Release, Levels Supposedly "Safe";

The POTRBLOG team would take preventative risk mitigation action, including initial evacuation preparation outside of the 11 mile zone. Saint Louis does NOT appear to be under any immediate threat. Tracking of surface and Jet Steam winds is advised.

As of 2:55pm 1/30/12: Surface winds blowing to the North; Jet Stream blowing East South East.

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