Tornado, West Virginia
Hazard Data Summary
Threat Summary
Tornado residents face a critical safety risk with a hazard score of 10.0. The Leonards Plating Superfund site is only four miles away in St. Albans. This active site contains hazardous substances that move through soil and water. For daily life, this means you must be careful about touching local dirt or using private well water. With thirteen industrial sites nearby, chemical exposure is a serious concern for your family’s health.
Action Required
Immediate action is necessary to address housing safety and environmental advocacy. Residents should contact the Religious Coalition for Community Renewal in Charleston at 304-346-6398 for assistance with housing quality and relocation resources. For local environmental updates and community support, reach out to the Letart Nature Park Development Organization or the West Virginia Garden Club Inc. These organizations provide platforms for citizens to voice concerns regarding regional land use. If you are a veteran or retiree, contact the Aep Veteran Employees And Retirees Association Amos Plant Chapter to coordinate community-level health monitoring and safety advocacy efforts.
Data Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS). Facility data from EPA Facility Registry Service (FRS).
This report is generated from publicly available government data and does not constitute legal or medical advice. For current site-specific information, visit EPA Superfund.