SECTION 4: RISK ASSESSMENT
Expected symptoms and injuries would include impact injuries (pulmonary blast), pulmonary contusion, barotrauma, fractures (internal, compound, spinal), smoke inhalation, GI blast injury (edema, hemorrhage, rupture), auditory blast injury (partial or total loss of hearing), lacerations, shrapnel, debris penetrations (glass, metal, etc.) and burns. Transportation would be limited or inaccessible near the blast, and services and utilities could be unavailable. Property The potential for damage to property is highly dependent on the type of attack. Buildings and infrastructure may be damaged by an explosive device or by contamination from a biological or chemical attack. Impacts are generally highly localized to the target of the attack. Environment Environmental impacts are also dependent on the type of attack. Impacts could be negligible or could require major clean-up and remediation. Consequence Analysis
Table 4.99 summarizes the potential detrimental consequences of a terror threat. Table 4.99 – Consequence Analysis – Terrorism
Category
Consequences
Public
Illness, injury, or fatality are possible; these impacts would be highly localized to the attack. Widespread stress and psychological suffering may occur. Responders face increased risks during an effort to stop an attack or rescue others while an attack is underway. Critical infrastructure may be targeted by an attack; therefore, continuity of operations may be affected. Long-term issues may arise if transportation or utility infrastructure is severely damaged. Impacts depend of the type of attack. Buildings and infrastructure could be unaffected or completely destroyed. Water and food supply could be contaminated by a biological or chemical attack. Remediation could be required. The local economy could be disrupted, depending on the location and scale of an attack. Loss of public confidence likely should an attack be carried out; additional loss of confidence and trust may result if response and recovery are not swift and effective
Responders
Continuity of Operations (including Continued Delivery of Services) Property, Facilities and Infrastructure
Environment
Economic Condition of the Jurisdiction Public Confidence in the Jurisdiction’s Governance
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