FAQs

A Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment is a process to identify potential hazards, the likelihood of their occurrence and severity of consequences a community may experience in an emergency event. This is a multi-dimensional and collaborative process that supports government and communities in making risk-based choices to address vulnerabilities, mitigate hazards and prepare for response to, and recovery from emergencies and disasters.  

Hazards, Risks and Vulnerabilities are defined as follows: 

• Potential Hazards: sources of harm to human health, infrastructure, natural environment and social vulnerabilities.
• Risks: severity and possibility of impacts.
• Vulnerabilities: conditions that may be influenced by physical, social, economic, cultural and environmental factors which could increase the impacts of a hazard on a community. 

There are multiple methods to participate in the process. You can attend your nearest public engagement session, complete the online survey or submit information and feedback by through email correspondence.