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It does prove that our system of nuclear safety works. Anywhere else in the world(with the possible exception of Europe), they would of stifled any problems.

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Should they close the plant the answer is no. The plant provides 2000 megawatts of energy. You will have to find a generating facility to fill that gap. During the Great San Diego blackout, San Onofre was instermental at restoring power quickly to those customers in Orange County and Northern San Diego county.