“Radiation is (already) in your bananas and jobs are more important than risks” – Southern California Edison Spokesperson

“We’re designed to withstand the greatest threat that we can calculate,” said Jennifer Manfre, a spokeswoman for Southern California Edison, the utility which operates the plant.

Manfre says the plant is actually designed to withstand more force than Japan’s facility.

Operators could not say their safety rank but said the governing committee says they are up to safety standards.They also noted that the world is ripe with radiation, which is said even be found in bananas.

The power plant also generates much more than power. It is responsible for 3,000 jobs.

“It’s very much a part of the local economy,” said Manfre. – 10 News.com (click for article)

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