Expect the Unexpected
Disaster Variability
Disaster Variability
Natural disasters, man-made hazards, and technological hazards can create emergency conditions in a wide variety of:
- Magnitude
- Scope
- Urgency
- Degree of damage and destruction
Unpredictable Timing
Unpredictable Timing
Disasters or incidents resulting from a threat or hazard can occur at any time with little or no advance warning.
Incident Scope
Incident Scope
These incidents can be:
- Local or widespread
- Predictable or unpredictable
Plan Purpose
Plan Purpose
Emergency plans help prepare for and mitigate the impact of these threats on:
- An installation
- Personnel
- The mission