// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 8 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility |
| Operator / Branch | BP America |
| Host County | Lake County IN |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
The BP Whiting refinery is the largest refinery in the Midwest processing 440,000 barrels per day. The refinery sits directly on the shore of Lake Michigan the drinking water source for Chicago and millions of Midwest residents. Any major chemical release at Whiting could contaminate Lake Michigan drinking water supplies.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Lake County with 500,000 residents and the Chicago metro with 9 million residents depending on Lake Michigan drinking water. Any major release could contaminate drinking water for millions.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-90, US-12, Indianapolis Boulevard. Lake County Emergency Management coordinates industrial and Lake Michigan protocols.