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A methodology for modeling regional terrorism risk.

Samrat Chatterjee1, Mark D Abkowitz

  • 1Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events,University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA. samrat.chatterjee@usc.edu

Risk Analysis : an Official Publication of the Society for Risk Analysis
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This study developed a regional terrorism risk assessment model to quantify terrorism threats. The model integrates terrorism risk into an all-hazards framework for effective resource allocation.

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Area of Science:

  • Risk Assessment
  • Homeland Security
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Terrorism risk is a significant concern for individuals and organizations.
  • There is a growing need to assess terrorism risk within a broader all-hazards context, including accidents and natural disasters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a regional terrorism risk assessment model.
  • To quantify terrorism risk as a dependent variable in monetary terms.
  • To contextualize terrorism risk alongside man-made and natural hazards for resource allocation.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling terrorism risk as a function of population concentration and critical infrastructure.
  • Incorporating elements of event-based models and risk indicators.
  • Applying the model within a United States case study.

Main Results:

  • The model provides a method for assessing regional terrorism risk independently.
  • It allows for the comparison of terrorism risk with other hazard risks.
  • Results are applicable at various jurisdictional levels.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model offers a framework for understanding and managing regional terrorism risk.
  • It facilitates effective mitigation resource allocation by contextualizing threats.
  • The study discusses the model's validity, strengths, and limitations.