Fertel says a Chernobyl-like event could never happen in the United States. Radioactive Danger (04:50)Ĭhernobyl was the worst nuclear power plant disaster in history. McGaffigan states that claims against Indian Point security were not validated. Zeh was put on leave after going public with his story about power plant security. McGaffigan and Markey disagree on preparing for a large size terrorist attack. Upgraded Security at Nuclear Power Plants? (03:42) An internal review indicates security forces did not feel they were capable of defending Indian Point. See a security training video from Hatch Nuclear Power plant. Fertel describes high quality security Indian Point Security (03:29)įormer Indian Point guard Foster Zeh discusses the physical condition and morale of the security force. See a Nuclear Energy Institute commercial on security. Targeting Nuclear Power Plants (02:49)Ĭongressman Edward Markey and Nuclear Energy Institute VP Marvin Fertel disagree on terrorists targeting nuclear power plants. The Kennedys fly unimpeded over Indian Point for 25 minutes. identifies the spent fuel pools as the greatest risk of a catastrophic release of radioactivity McGaffigan says the likelihood is small. Nuclear Safety Engineer David Lochbaum considers the vulnerability of the control room. See a promotional video for Indian Point highlighting its ability to withstand an airline attack, and a portion of Sandia study footage. Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner (NRC) Edward McGaffigan and Robert Kennedy Jr.
Entergy purchased Indian Point in 2001 terrorists struck two days later. The plant has experienced accidents and safety violations, including a tube rupture in 2000 that led to the plant's yearlong closure. Kennedy explains how Indian Point produces power. Experts discuss the historic perception of nuclear energy and Indian Point before the power plant see promotional videos. describes the plant as an attractive terrorist target. Indian Point Power Plant (02:55)Įntergy Nuclear declined to participate in Rory Kennedy's documentary. Rory Kennedy recalls the 9/11 attacks and reflects on what could have happened if the plane had hit the nuclear power plant at Indian Point.
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Indian Point: Imagining the Unimaginable: Introduction (01:36) FREE PREVIEW
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