Comprehensive Hazard
Vulnerability Assessment (HVA)
The guide/report produced by this project will:
Identify, categorize and subdivide the variety of hazards
which influence the comprehensive emergency planning process.
The local program will be built on actual threats and capabilities
rather than speculation. Capabilities, shortfalls, and recommendations
are indicated.
The report/study produced by this project will:
Identify, categorize, and subdivide the variety of hazards
which influence the comprehensive emergency planning process.
Outline the step-by-step process (using easily filled out
forms) used to develop the comprehensive hazard / vulnerability
analysis.
Indicate capabilities, shortfalls, and recommendations.
Provide a single, easy to follow consolidated hazard assessment
guide and workbook for local or state officials.
Report Content:
Part One, The Community At Risk: Jurisdictional data; Hazards
identification (natural, technological, civil / political);
Geographic / demographic features; Risk map / risk calendar;
Primary and secondary effects.
Part Two, Community Analysis: Impact (people, property, economy,
and environment); Resources required (human and equipment);
Agencies impacted (emergency, non-emergency, volunteer).
Part Three, Community Capabilities: Shortfalls; Proposed
remedies; Benefit / cost.
Key Benefits
- Can be, in part, the basis for developing
strategic work plans.
- Local and state emergency response, recovery
activities are driven by the same assessment format and
data categories.
- Local and state preparedness activities are
more clearly defined.
- Training and exercising efforts are maximized
through accurate local and/or state HVA data analysis.
- Capabilities, shortfalls, and recommendations
are summarized.
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