A Safer Future: Reducing the Impacts of Natural Disasters (1991)
Chapter: Appendix: Hazard Reduction Checklist
APPENDIX
HAZARD REDUCTION CHECKLIST
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HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENTS |
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COMMUNITY ACTIONS |
COMMUNITY PROGRESS |
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NO ACTION |
ACTION STARTED |
ACTION COMPLETED |
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Identify natural hazards (location, intensity, frequency) |
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Map hazard-prone areas, environmentally sensitive areas |
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Inventory structures, areas vulnerable to hazards (e.g., unreinforced masonry, mobile homes) |
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Inventory critical facilities and resources (e.g., hospitals, schools, utilities, endangered species) |
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Inventory sites with hazardous and toxic materials, determine vulnerability |
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Inventory special needs groups (e.g., elderly, people with handicaps) |
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Conduct hazard and risk assessments (vulnerability of population and natural resources to specific hazards) |
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Prepare hazard overlay maps to depict vulnerable areas and populations |
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Digitize hazard and risk assessments (e.g., geographic information systems) |
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Develop procedures and schedule for updating hazard and risk assessments |
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Translate hazard and risk assessments into recommendations for action (e.g., community public awareness, mitigation, preparedness programs) |
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AWARENESS AND EDUCATION |
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COMMUNITY ACTIONS |
COMMUNITY PROGRESS |
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NO ACTION |
ACTION STARTED |
ACTION COMPLETED |
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Develop target groups/areas |
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Develop family and neighborhood awareness, education, preparedness campaigns |
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Work with local media, coordinate emergency public information |
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Educate public officials on their role and responsibilities, including legal aspects, prepare and distribute checklists for CEOs during emergencies |
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Develop a workplace hazard awareness and education campaign, collaborate to identify safety problems, increase business survivability |
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Promote school awareness, education, and preparedness; encourage safety drills; distribute materials through schools |
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Prepare elderly, disabled, and special needs groups by providing materials on steps to take, telephone numbers, etc. |
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Promote awareness and education among professional groups (e.g., engineers, educators, city managers), work with professional associations |
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Incorporate information into a community-wide awareness and education campaign, promote hazard awareness week, use local and voluntary organizations to assist in implementing programs |
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MITIGATION |
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COMMUNITY ACTIONS |
COMMUNITY PROGRESS |
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NO ACTION |
ACTION STARTED |
ACTION COMPLETED |
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Property acquisition (enables local government to manage development of hazardous areas) |
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Zoning and subdivision regulations (restrict/guide new development and reconstruction) |
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Building codes (establish structural standards for new construction) |
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Tax credits (provide owner incentives to limit development or build in mitigation) |
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Structural measures (dams, building retrofit) |
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Nonstructural measures (minimize injuries and property damage, e.g., by securing equipment) |
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Training programs (for multidisciplinary audience, should include technical and scientific programs) |
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Technical assistance (for local government, business, utilities, should address mitigation policy and practice) |
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Awareness and education (for general public) |
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