Moderate Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Nebraska

Cargill Beef Schuyler NE

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  NEBRASKA

6 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score6 / 10   Moderate
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchCargill
Host CountyColfax County NE
Nearest CityPepperell MA
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

Cargill Beef Schuyler is one of the largest beef processing facilities in the US. Nebraska hosts multiple massive beef processing plants that together process a large percentage of US beef supply. A cluster of plant closures in the beef processing corridor could cause nationwide supply shortages.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Schuyler NE with 6,500 residents. The concentration of large beef plants in Nebraska creates geographic supply chain vulnerability. Tornado risk and Platte River flooding are primary natural hazards.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-30, Nebraska Route 15. Colfax County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and industrial emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone