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Assessing differences in chemical disaster proneness: the Community Chemical Hazard Vulnerability Inventory
Emergency Planning Digest
|June 10, 1983
Summary
Community planners can now assess chemical hazards using the Community Chemical Hazard Vulnerability Inventory (CCHVI). This tool helps identify risks and allocate resources effectively for disaster mitigation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Emergency Management
Background:
- Increasing accidents involving hazardous chemicals necessitate systematic planning.
- Effective disaster mitigation requires assessing potential incidents and their impacts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Community Chemical Hazard Vulnerability Inventory (CCHVI) as a systematic assessment scheme.
- To provide a tool for evaluating chemical hazards and community readiness.
Main Methods:
- The CCHVI considers the type and volume of hazardous substances.
- It assesses available physical and human resources.
- It evaluates the general state of readiness, including inter-organizational interfaces.
Main Results:
- The CCHVI enables identification of specific community dangers.
- It facilitates informed allocation of regional planning funds based on relative needs.
Conclusions:
- Vulnerability assessment instruments like the CCHVI are crucial for local emergency planners.
- The CCHVI supports informed decision-making for disaster preparedness and resource allocation.