Coverage speaks on the plant’s role as an integral part of the community’s infrastructure, providing electricity, jobs and tax revenue. This includes about 650 full-time workers and Xcel contributing greatly to Monticello’s tax revenues with about 60% of the city’s total property tax revenue.
Based on local news for the communities that live within a 10-mile radius of the Monticello plant are in constant communication Xcel Energy receiving updated information every year regarding safety protocols in case of an evacuation.
This map shows the routes to the reception centers in case of evacuation.
Additionally, local officials and emergency responders at the state, local and federal level conduct bi-annual practice drills in the case of an incident at the plant.