Nuclear Waste Proximity Map

3.6 million pounds of hazardous nuclear waste sits at the San Onofre State Beach, precariously close to the Pacific Ocean, just 100 feet from the shoreline. This presents a significant environmental health and public safety risk, especially for the 9 million people living within a 50-mile radius of the site. The waste is stored in thin-walled canisters, only 5/8 of an inch thick, which are vulnerable to corrosion and cracking within 20 years. These canisters are exposed to a range of threats, including salt air corrosion, rising sea levels, earthquakes, tsunamis, and even potential terrorist attacks.

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Adding to the concern, Southern California Edison, the utility company responsible for managing the decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), has faced serious scrutiny over its lack of transparency, reported safety violations, and allegations of mismanagement. Despite these risks, there is no comprehensive emergency plan in place to protect the public in the event of a nuclear incident. Knowing your proximity is the first step—since there is no emergency plan in place, it's crucial to demand action.