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Local Hazards
The city of Carrollton is exposed to many hazards, all of which have the potential for disrupting the community, causing casualties, and damaging or destroying public or private property. These threats are divided into three categories: Natural, Technological, and Security.
Here is a brief definition and list of potential hazards in the city of Carrollton:
Natural Hazards: geophysical, hydrological, climatological, meteorological, or biological threats that occur naturally and affect people and environments. http://www.ready.gov/be-informed
Drought
Earthquake
Flash Flooding
Flooding (river or tidal)
Tornado
Wildfire
Winter Storm
Technological Hazards: hazards created from technology mishaps that may result in the loss of life, injury, property damage, social and economic interruption, or environmental harm to an impacted city.
Dam Failure
Energy/Fuel Shortage
Hazmat/Oil Spill (fixed site)
Hazmat/Oil Spill (transport)
Major Structural Fire
Nuclear Facility Incident
Water System Failure
Blackout
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Security Hazards: threats that promote public misconduct and control issues which make disasters more complex to resolve. (http://www.ready.gov/be-informed)
Civil Disorder
Enemy Military Attack
Terrorism
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http://www.ready.gov/be-informed
All of these hazards have the potential to start as a normal emergency incident then, change into an overwhelming disaster. Educating and learning preventative measures to these threats could reduce and prevent the growth of a widespread disaster in our city.