The plan is a set of procedures designed to ensure the life and safety of the people and property that might be impacted by an emergency at the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant. The federal government requires that plans be in place for cities and counties that fall within a 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of nuclear plants in the United States. The EPZ in Dakota County includes the city of Miesville, a majority of Ravenna Township and a section of Marshan Township.
The Federal Government requires that the plan is exercised every two years. The county drills and exercises with the State of Minnesota, State of Wisconsin, Goodhue and Pierce counties on the even years.
The plan is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
The plan is approved by the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on an annual basis.
The official plan documents are not available to the public. If you have questions about the plan, please contact Kelly Miller, Emergency Manager, at 651-438-4322 or kelly.miller@co.dakota.mn.us.
Evacuation Planning Survey
Xcel Energy's Emergency Preparedness has started the 10-year Evacuation Time Estimate study. This study is required of all nuclear power plants per federal regulation. As part of the study, survey responses are used to gather data from those who live in the area around the Prairie Island and Monticello nuclear plants.
Please complete one survey per household (18 years or older). Do not provide your name or any personal information. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete.
Complete the Evacuation Planning Survey