Brunswick County Residents Near Nuclear Plant Can Look Up New Emergency Zone From Nov. 2
Residents and businesses within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant can check their new emergency zone number starting Nov. 2.
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Residents and businesses within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant can check their new emergency planning zone number on Duke Energy’s website starting Nov. 2, according to a Brunswick County alert posted Oct. 26, 2026. Postcards will also be mailed to properties in that area.
How do I find my emergency zone number?
Starting Nov. 2, check Duke Energy’s website for your zone number. The county’s alert names the website but does not include a link to the page.
The alert says businesses in the area can also check their zone number.
Who will get a postcard?
Postcards will be mailed to properties within the 10-mile radius around the nuclear plant, the alert says. It does not say when the postcards will be mailed or whether they will arrive before Nov. 2.
What the alert does not say
The alert does not give the exact date the new zones take effect in November. It does not list which communities fall inside the 10-mile radius. It also does not explain what changes for residents once they know their zone. The alert does not describe any incident or problem at the plant.
The alert was sent through ReadyBrunswick, the county’s emergency alert system run by Everbridge. Residents who want more detail can contact Brunswick County Emergency Services.
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Questions and answers
- When can Brunswick County residents look up their nuclear plant emergency zone?
- Starting Nov. 2, 2026, residents and businesses within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant can check their new zone number on Duke Energy's website, according to a Brunswick County alert posted Oct. 26, 2026.
- Will I get a postcard about my emergency planning zone?
- Postcards will be mailed to properties within the 10-mile radius around the plant, according to the same county alert. The alert does not give a mailing date.