Natural and Man-Made Emergencies

Natural Hazards


Examples of man-made hazards include:
  • Drought
  • Earthquake (lesser threat)
  • Flash flood
  • Hurricane (lesser threat)
  • Tornado
  • Wild fire
  • Winter storm

Man-Made (Technological) Hazards


Examples of man-made hazards include:
  • Airline disaster
  • Biological agents
  • Disruptions in Services - Water, sewer, communications, travel, etc.
  • Hazardous materials - truck, rail, and pipeline
  • Mass Gatherings
  • Transportation - truck and rail
  • Weapons of mass destruction