The Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Limestone County plays a crucial role in the Tennessee Valley's power supply. The plant, located along Wheeler Lake, produces nearly 20% of the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) capacity.

"We are the largest water reactor plant in the United States and the third largest overall power producer in the nuclear industry in the United States," said Seth Brooks, Site Engineering Director for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.

TVA has preparedness protocols to address potential risks. Control room operators regularly practice both normal and emergency operations using a control room simulator.

"Taking the time ahead of time to make sure we are prepared and we are not trying to forge some sort of relationship or establish some sort of communication protocol during an

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