D3

Step 1: Threat/Hazard:

Earthquake

Step 2: Context Description: (Describe the threat/hazard)

This is a natural phenomenon that results from sudden release of stored energy in the earth’s crust as seismic waves. Earthquakes destroy any type of asset, cause death and injuries as a result of falling debris. Major earthquake can trigger spark fires, landslides and release of toxic chemicals. If it occurs during rainy season it can lead to flooding and storm drains. Buildings that fall short of the current standards for seismic safety are more prone to destruction.

A 7.2 magnitude earthquake near an urban area occurring during mid-afternoon (Brevard County, 2009).

CORE CAPABILITY: enforce uniform building code seismic safety restrictions

Step 3: Capability Target

Rescue people within 48 hours in:

· Government offices

· Schools

· Residential houses

· Emergency services buildings

· Key transportation routes.

Undertake seismic retrofit measures for all public stadiums

Step 4: Resource Requirement

Resources

Number Required

Florida Building Code

3

Assessment through the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule program

4

Step 1: Threat/Hazard:

Terrorism

Step 2:Context Description: (Describe the threat/hazard)

This includes terrorist activities like shootings, bombings, hijacking and bombing. The most common acts of terrorism include fires, vandalism, explosion and shootings (Brevard County, 2009). They can be conducted by an active shooter, an individual trying to kill people in an area. The targets of an armed attack are varying. Active shooters maybe students, employee, and anti-extremist group or a group of students. A school shooting happening in the afternoon.

CORE CAPABILITY: public information warning and physical protective measures (FEMA, 2012)

Step 3: Capability Target

Rescue hostages within 72 hours

Arrest terrorists within 24 hours

Use technical means

Step 4: Resource Requirement

Resources

Number Required

Victoria police

38

Global Terrorism Database

1

public awareness campaign

5

Step 1: Threat/Hazard 3:

Wild land fire

Step 2: Context Description: (Describe the threat/hazard)

This is an uncontrollable fire that starts in the wilderness. It is large in size and can quickly spread or change direction. Drought and high temperatures are the risk factors for this fire. Wildfires affect major population centers and assets.

Wildfire caused by lightning burning over 4,532 acres.

CORE CAPABILITY: mass search and rescue operations, fire code (FEMA, 2012)

Step 3: Capability Target

Within 48 hours, rescue:

· 1000 people within 2000 acres

· 1500 people within 2800 acres

· 2000 people within 4000 acres

Step 4: Resource Requirement

Resources

Number Required

Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database for the United States (SHELDUS)

1

Fire department

5

Step 1: Threat/Hazard:

High winds

Tornadoes and tropical storms

Step 2: Context Description: (Describe the threat/hazard)

Category 5 tropical storms and hurricanes measured in Safire Simpson

Scale (Brevard County, 2009).

An F4 tornado6 measured in Enhanced Fujita Scale

High winds can play a contributory role in generation of wildfire, propagate severe droughts and cause trees to fall on power lines.

Tropical storm happening in the evening.

CORE CAPABILITY: evacuation plan

Step 3: Capability Target

Evacuate people within 72 hours:

· Evacuate 5000 people living along the beach

· Evacuate 500 people at the beach that day

Step 4: Resource Requirement

Resources

Number Required

Continue listening to NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information.

5

Navy seal

40

Step 1: Threat/Hazard:

Flooding

Severe storms

Step 2: Context Description: (Describe the threat/hazard)

Flood hazards from tidal flooding during high tide events and fluvial flooding from overflowing banks. Severe storms leading to large amounts of rain and heavy winds that result in flooding (Brevard County, 2009). Flooding is a natural occurrence with older structure more vulnerable.

Heavy rains on a Saturday morning leading to flooding.

CORE CAPABILITY: flood response plan and floodplain Ordinance

Step 3: Capability Target

Floodplain management regulations for specified building activity in Special Flood Hazard Areas.

Improved drainage system.

Property owners to increase monthly storm drain fee.

Rescue 1000 people in 12 hours.

Step 4: Resource Requirement

Resources

Number Required

Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)

1

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

6