Radiological Emergency Preparedness

The Wisconsin Emergency Management Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (REP) coordinates the state response effort to provide local and Tribal governments planning and training guidance to provide reasonable assurance to public safety involving the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)-licensed commercial nuclear power plants. The REP section assists local and Tribal government efforts in their respective radiological emergency preparedness activities to ensure that adequate response capabilities to protect the public. Wisconsin has one nuclear power facility, located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin and there are two located in the neighboring states of Illinois and Minnesota.