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New York, New York – With more than a half-dozen active nuclear power plants across the Northeast, the difference between a basement and an upstairs room during an emergency could reduce radiation exposure by up to 90% in the first critical hours.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and regional emergency management agencies, residents across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Hampshire could be directed to shelter in place immediately if an incident occurs at facilities including Seabrook, Millstone, Limerick, Peach Bottom, Salem and Hope Creek. That makes choosing the right location inside your home critical within minutes…