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- Summary:
- This document presents guidelines for national risk assessments and mapping within the framework of disaster risk management for the European Union. The objective of this document is to improve consistency among risk assessments undertaken by member states to facilitate cooperation in efforts to prevent and mitigate shared risks. This guideline will contribute to the establishment of a coherent risk management policy by 2014 linking risk assessments to union-wide decision-making. The guide begins by highlighting the importance of establishing a common terminology for the EU regarding national risk assessments. The guideline itself uses international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization in conjunction with UNISDR terminology on disaster risk reduction (DRR). After listing some key terms and concepts, the document moves on to discuss the risk assessment process. A national risk assessment provides the benefit of establishing agreed upon priorities in emergency planning because it necessarily involves public authorities, the research community, business, non-governmental organizations, and the general public. While a national risk assessment brings consensus on some fronts, it also presents a number of problems in terms of data. Issues such as data traceability, reliability, documentation, and interoperability often arise. Therefore, where data is retrieved, assumptions regarding models of measurement need to be made explicit. The guide then looks at the various ways which risk can be conceptualized, and the basic methodology of a risk assessment. A vital component of this process is scenario building, which involves the elaboration of potential risk situations. According to the guide, a transparent risk assessment process is vital. Not only does it assist in establishing community awareness of risks, and thus provoking dialogue on potential avenues towards adaptation and mitigation, it is also crucial to building public trust. Along these lines, the document also recommends that potential risk scenarios, and government plans on addressing them, be published for the general population to see. Such openness is significant to improving public preparedness for disasters, as well as fostering cooperation with stakeholders outside of government. Finally, as risks, exposure, and vulnerabilities evolve, assessments must be kept current through adequate risk monitoring arrangements. With this, prevention, preparedness, and mitigation measures also need to be continually evaluated and updated. ( English )
- Subject:
- Disaster Risk Management ( English )
- Citation/Reference:
- (2010). Risk assessment and mapping guidelines for disaster management. European Commission.
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- Florida International University
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- Resource Identifier:
- FI13042191
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