Dry cask storage is safe for people and the environment. Cask systems are designed to contain radiation, manage heat and prevent nuclear fission. They resist earthquakes, projectiles, tornadoes, floods, temperature extremes and other natural and manmade scenarios. The heat generated by a loaded spent fuel cask is typically less than that given off by a home-heating system. The heat and radiation naturally decrease over time without the need for fans or pumps. The casks are under constant monitoring and surveillance.
