High Risk ☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility  ·  Kansas

IBP Tyson Finney County KS Beef Plant

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE RISK PROFILE  ·  KANSAS

7 / 10
Risk Score
Facility Type
☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Primary Risk Radius
10
mile zone
Secondary Risk Radius
30
mile zone

// Risk Intelligence

Risk Score7 / 10   High
Facility Type☣ Chemical / Industrial Facility
Operator / BranchTyson Foods
Host CountyFinney County KS
Nearest CityWashington DC
Primary Risk Radius10 miles
Secondary Risk Radius30 miles

// Strategic Significance

The Tyson beef plant in Finney County is the largest beef processing facility in the US slaughtering 6,000 cattle per day and processing approximately 5% of all US beef. A closure creates nationwide beef supply disruption. The 2020 COVID outbreaks shut this plant contributing to nationwide beef shortages and price spikes.

// Civilian Impact Assessment

Finney County with 37,000 residents. The 2020 COVID closure contributed to nationwide beef shortages. Tornado risk in southwest Kansas and drought affecting cattle supply create compound vulnerabilities.

// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance

US-83, US-50, US-56. Finney County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and industrial emergency protocols.

// Counties Within Risk Zone

// Cities Within Risk Zone