// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏭 Food Processing Facility |
| Operator / Branch | Cargill / Jennie-O Turkey Store |
| Host County | Kandiyohi County MN |
| Nearest City | Pepperell MA |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The Jennie-O Turkey Store processing facility in Willmar Minnesota is one of the largest turkey processing operations in the US. The 2015 avian influenza outbreak devastated the Minnesota turkey industry destroying millions of birds and creating massive supply disruptions costing 650 million dollars.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Willmar with 20,000 residents in Kandiyohi County. The 2015 avian flu outbreak cost the Minnesota turkey industry 650 million dollars. Extreme blizzards create operational challenges.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-12, MN Route 23, US-71. Kandiyohi County Emergency Management coordinates avian flu blizzard and industrial protocols.