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Area of Science:

  • Disaster management and public health.
  • Event security and risk analysis.

Background:

  • Risk assessment is fundamental to disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
  • Effective risk assessment is crucial for large public gatherings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a specialized risk assessment tool for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Euro 2012.
  • To enhance vulnerability assessment for major international sporting events.

Main Methods:

  • A table-based tool was developed in collaboration with Ukrainian institutions.
  • The tool analyzes historical data to identify threats, evaluate impact and likelihood, and suggest mitigation strategies.

Main Results:

  • Applied to UEFA Euro 2012, the tool identified 23 hazard sub-types, with 10 deemed likely to occur.
  • Key identified hazards included natural disasters, bombings, traffic collisions, and public disorder.
  • Recommendations included enhanced security, impaired driving enforcement, preparedness plans, and improved inter-agency communication.

Conclusions:

  • The developed hazard risk assessment tool is a valuable aid for vulnerability assessment.
  • It is essential for effective disaster preparedness and response planning.
  • The tool has broad applicability for future international events.