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Using the hazard analysis tools identified in
module 2 and chapter 2 of the text, conduct a hazard analysis of your
community. Based on your analysis, write a 5-7 page paper describing
the high and moderate hazards you identified. Follow these steps:
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1-Identify and characterize the hazards
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2-Evaluate each hazard for severity and frequency
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3-Estimate the risk
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4-Determine the societal and economic (direct) effects and the
indirect effects or costs
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5-Determine the acceptable level of risk
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6-Identify risk-reduction opportunities
Include the actions the local emergency
management organization should take to mitigate the hazards, with a comment
as to how the hazards would impact vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure
if not mitigated. Be sure to include a hazard ranking. Discuss preparations
that should be made in the community to safeguard lives and property in the
event of a natural or man-made emergency or disaster related to the hazards.
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