ASPR TRACIE Evaluation of Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Tools

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This comparison chart shows the similarities and differences among four of the primary hazard vulnerability tools used by public health and healthcare organizations, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (THIRA). Each description includes a summary of its primary use/purpose, as well as information on who developed the tool and how, the format of the tool, the calculations approach, and the benefits and limitations of the tool.

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Hazards: CBRNE; Everyday Emergency; Infectious Disease; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Health Facilities; Public Health Administration; Risk Assessment

Institutions: ASPR TRACIE

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