// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | 🏭 Food Processing Facility |
| Operator / Branch | National Beef / Marfrig Brazil |
| Host County | Seward County KS |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 5 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 20 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The National Beef plant in Liberal Kansas is one of the largest beef processing facilities in the US processing thousands of cattle daily. National Beef is majority owned by Brazilian company Marfrig. Liberal sits in the extreme southwest corner of Kansas with the highest tornado frequency in the state.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Liberal with 21,000 residents in Seward County. Seward County has among the highest tornado frequency in the US. Brazilian ownership of this critical beef plant raises food security concerns.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
US-270, US-54, Lincoln Avenue. Seward County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and industrial protocols.