Threats/ Hazards Worksheet

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Topic 1 Threats/Hazards Worksheet: Anytown USA

Using the severity and frequency distribution definitions, identify potential hazards for the event and rank them. You must choose at least one natural hazard (flood, earthquake, tornado, snow/ice storms, etc.) and one technological hazard (hazardous materials release, power failure, etc.) for your assessment. Complete the threats/hazard matrix below by entering each of your three selected threats/hazards and addressing the prompts associated with each:

Threat/ Hazard

Likelihood of Occurring

History

Potential Consequences

· High

· Medium

· Low

Has this type of incident occurred before?

· Yes

· No

If yes, when?

· Catastrophic Impact on Capabilities (Mass fatalities/casualties, loss of governance and essential services, widespread damage)

· Severe Impact on Capabilities (Numerous fatalities/casualties, loss of essential services, and widespread damage)

· Moderate Impact on Capabilities (Limited number of fatalities/casualties and damage to property)

· Minor Impact on Capabilities (Little or no injuries and isolated damage)

· High

· Medium

· Low

Has this type of incident occurred before?

· Yes

· No

If yes, when?

· Catastrophic Impact on Capabilities (Mass fatalities/casualties, loss of governance and essential services, widespread damage)

· Severe Impact on Capabilities (Numerous fatalities/casualties, loss of essential services, and widespread damage)

· Moderate Impact on Capabilities (Limited number of fatalities/casualties and damage to property)

· Minor Impact on Capabilities (Little or no injuries and isolated damage)

· High

· Medium

· Low

Has this type of incident occurred before?

· Yes

· No

If yes, when?

· Catastrophic Impact on Capabilities (Mass fatalities/casualties, loss of governance and essential services, widespread damage)

· Severe Impact on Capabilities (Numerous fatalities/casualties, loss of essential services, and widespread damage)

· Moderate Impact on Capabilities (Limited number of fatalities/casualties and damage to property)

· Minor Impact on Capabilities (Little or no injuries and isolated damage)

Next, use the threats/hazard analysis and complete an essay (750-1,000 words) below.

Address the following in your essay:

1. After completing the analysis, explain the highest-level threat/hazard that could hit Anytown.

1. Describe problems that could occur.

1. Briefly recommend preparedness strategies you could present to the mayor, citing relevant emergency management sources to defend your appropriately relevant recommendations.