Hazard Risk Analysis: The knowledge of the types of hazards that the community may face, their likelihood of happening, and the risks they pose. These are both natural hazards, such as fire, flood or disease, and human-made hazards, such as toxic spills and terrorism.
The guide provides instruction on the use of the tool to assess hazards and an overview of what hazards are, including examples of past hazards. The hazards are divided into 17 categories and associated hazards.