If Three Mile Island shuts down, counties could lose grant money | News | witf.org

If Three Mile Island shuts down, counties could lose grant money | News | witf.org: Shown is the control room at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) This March marks the 40th anniversary of the partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. WITF is collaborating with PA Post and PennLive on a multimedia, monthlong look at the accident, its impact and the future of TMI and the nuclear industry. That includes new documentary television and radio programs, long-form audio stories, photos, and digital videos. The work will include the voices of people affected as well as community events to engage with listeners, readers and viewers. (Harrisburg) -- If Three Mile Island shuts down, the counties and communities surrounding the plant could see less money for emergency management. When other nuclear plants have closed, the operators have typically been given permission from the federal government to discontinue the 10-mile emergency planning zones. The counties and municipalities...