Three Mile Island

Officials said they do not know the reason for the shutdown.

Residents in the area are hearing a loud noise, which is caused from steam being released, officials said.

Plant spokesperson Ralph Desantis said there is no health risk and the public is not in danger.

Officials are currently investigating the cause of the shutdown.

Plant officials released this statement:

"Three Mile Island Generating
Station automatically shut down at 2:20 p.m. EDT today. The plant responded as designed
and remains in normal shutdown condition while operators investigate the cause of the
shutdown.

During the shutdown, steam was released into the atmosphere, creating a loud noise heard
by nearby residents.

TMI uses state-of-the-art equipment to continuously monitor plant systems and conditions.
The plant is designed to automatically shut down when necessary. The automatic shutdown
presents no risks to public health or safety.

Three Mile Island is located about 12 miles south of Harrisburg, Pa. The plant can generate
852 megawatts of carbon free power -- enough electricity for about 800,000 homes. Electric
customers will not be affected."

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Thanks for the update.

I live within 10 miles ... no alarms went off

Glad to hear that, Last update TMI Operator amount of Radiation released was small Reactor in safe state.

Was just loading the boat very loud steam release 2 different times between 215 and 230

Damn, TWICE.