High Risk 🏭 Food Processing Facility  ·  Georgia

Pilgrims Pride Gainesville GA Poultry Plant

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  GEORGIA

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
🏭 Food Processing Facility
Primary Risk Radius
5
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
15
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type🏭 Food Processing Facility
Operator / BranchPilgrims Pride / JBS SA Brazil
Host CountyHall County GA
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius5 miles
Secondary Risk Radius15 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Pilgrims Pride poultry processing complex in Gainesville Georgia makes Gainesville the poultry capital of the world processing millions of chickens per week. Gainesville has experienced devastating tornado strikes including the 1936 tornado that killed 203 people.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Gainesville with 40,000 residents. The 1936 Gainesville tornado remains one of the deadliest in Georgia history. Poultry processing is the economic foundation of Hall County.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

I-985, US-129, Green Street. Hall County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and industrial protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone