PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal officials will soon test Pennsylvania’s ability to respond to a potential nuclear emergency at the Limerick Generating Station, as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced plans for a full-scale radiological preparedness exercise on November 18, 2025.
The biennial drill is designed to measure how effectively state and local agencies can protect residents in the event of a nuclear incident. FEMA’s evaluation will focus on the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone surrounding the Montgomery County facility.
“These drills are held every other year to evaluate government’s ability to protect public health and safety,” said Lilian Hutchinson, Acting Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 3. “We will assess state and local government emergency response capabilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.”…