I would like you to answer these two questions which are : 1. Describe how the HVA is used in disaster planning. 150 WORDS for question two Please read the Docx file to answer the questions 2. Develop a HVA utilizing the hazards identified in Week 2

Flash flood in Saudi Arabia becomes one of the most repeated hazards that has occurred in the last few years. It causes several damages on many different location in Saudi such as Riyadh, Makkah, and Jeddah. Poor Infrastructure management is the main reason that increase the risk of flash flood in Saudi.

2- Human-related risks:

As we know, Saudi Arabia has encountered various terrorist attacks that caused lots of damages to society and the country. Identifying this type of hazard is vital to prevent any further attacks.

3-Motor Vehicle Crashes

Car accidents in Saudi Arabia are manifest and dangerous due to the high number of injuries and deaths.

 4-Epidemic/ disease outbreak.

Disease outbreaks happen everywhere around the world. This is important to consider as one of the top hazards that affect Saudi Arabia because of mass gathering from around the world in both Ramadan and Haj seasons.

 5-Dust storms

Dust storm is a serious natural hazard that Saudi cities face in the  central and eastern region every year.  When dust storms lands, it reduces visibility which can cause traffic accidents as well as affecting people suffering from lung diseases.

References:

 Al-Bassam, A. M., Zaidi, F. K., & Hussein, M. T. (2014). Natural hazards in Saudi Arabia. Extreme Natural Events, Disaster Risks and Societal Implications, 243-251.

 Alamri, Y. A. (2010). Emergency management in Saudi Arabia: Past, present and future. Un. Of Christchurch report, New Zealand, 21.