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Understanding Your Risks - identifying hazards and
estimating losses -(FEMA 386-2), provides step-by-step guidance
on how to accomplish a risk assessment which is the first phase of the
planning process.
Through a series of general and hazard specific guidance and worksheets,
the guide will help States and communities to determine - 1) which natural
hazards could affect a jurisdiction; 2) what areas of the state and communities
are vulnerable to the hazards; 3) what structures and infrastructure will
be affected; and 4) to what degree they will be affected, as measured
through dollar losses.
The document is multi-hazard in scope. Flood, earthquake, tsunami, tornado,
coastal storm, landslide and wildfire are addressed. For communities dealing
with multiple hazards, guidance is therefore provided on how to develop
a composite loss estimate. Once the risk assessment is completed, States
and communities will have the information necessary to develop a strategy
and plan for reducing their losses.
This publication is available from the FEMA Publication Warehouse (1-800-480-2520).
Request by FEMA No. 386-2.
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