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hedgehog

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2. Pilgrim Station nuclear plant automatically shut down in the thick of the storm Friday

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 06:06 PM

Feb 2013

night after losing power, according to a statement by Entergy, the plant's owner.

Authorities said there is no danger and backup diesel generators are powering safety systems.

"The plant is in a safe, secure condition and will remain on backup power supply until off-site power is restored," the statement said.

An unusual event is the lowest of four classifications of emergencies by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/green/greenblog/2013/02/pilgrim_nuclear_shuts_down_in.html

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