// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Various / EPA |
| Host County | Ottawa County OK |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The broader Tar Creek Superfund area encompasses Miami Oklahoma and surrounding Ottawa County communities beyond the evacuated Picher area. Lead-contaminated dust from chat piles continues to blow across the region. Blood lead levels in Miami area children remain elevated above national averages decades after the initial emergency.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Miami OK and Ottawa County residents continue to face lead exposure from wind-blown chat pile dust. Children in the region have documented elevated blood lead levels affecting cognitive development.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Ottawa County residents should follow ODEQ guidance on chat pile dust mitigation. Children should be tested for blood lead levels annually.