SECTION 4: RISK ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENT
A radiological incident could result in the spread of radioactive material into the environment, which could contaminate water and food sources and harm animal and plant life.
CONSEQUENCE ANALYSIS
Table 4.135 summarizes the potential detrimental consequences of hazardous materials incident. Table 4.135 – Consequence Analysis – Hazardous Materials Incident Category Consequences Public Contact with hazardous materials could cause serious illness or death. Those living and working closest to hazardous materials sites face the greatest risk of exposure. Exposure may also occur through contamination of food or water supplies.
Responders
Responders face similar risks as the general public but a heightened potential for exposure to hazardous materials.
Continuity of Operations (including Continued Delivery of Services) Property, Facilities and Infrastructure
A hazardous materials incident may cause temporary road closures or other localized impacts but is unlikely to affect continuity of operations.
Some hazardous materials are flammable, explosive, and/or corrosive, which could result in structural damages to property. Impacts would be highly localized. Consequences depend on the type of material released. Possible ecological impacts include loss of wildlife, loss of habitat, and degradation of air and/or water quality. Clean up, remediation, and/or litigation costs may apply. Long-term economic damage is unlikely. A hazardous materials incident may affect public confidence if the environmental or health impacts are enduring.
Environment
Economic Condition of the Jurisdiction Public Confidence in the Jurisdiction’s Governance
Wake County, NC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
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