Preparing for Euro 2012: Developing a Hazard Risk Assessment

Author:

Wong Evan G.,Razek Tarek,Luhovy Artem,Mogilevkina Irina,Prudnikov Yuriy,Klimovitskiy Fedor,Yutovets Yuriy,Khwaja Kosar A.,Deckelbaum Dan L.

Abstract

AbstractIntroductionRisk assessment is a vital step in the disaster-preparedness continuum as it is the foundation of subsequent phases, including mitigation, response, and recovery.Hypothesis/ProblemTo develop a risk assessment tool geared specifically towards the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Euro 2012.MethodsIn partnership with the Donetsk National Medical University, Donetsk Research and Development Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Donetsk Regional Public Health Administration, and the Ministry of Emergency of Ukraine, a table-based tool was created, which, based on historical evidence, identifies relevant potential threats, evaluates their impacts and likelihoods on graded scales based on previous available data, identifies potential mitigating shortcomings, and recommends further mitigation measures.ResultsThis risk assessment tool has been applied in the vulnerability-assessment-phase of the UEFA Euro 2012. Twenty-three sub-types of potential hazards were identified and analyzed. Ten specific hazards were recognized as likely to very likely to occur, including natural disasters, bombing and blast events, road traffic collisions, and disorderly conduct. Preventative measures, such as increased stadium security and zero tolerance for impaired driving, were recommended. Mitigating factors were suggested, including clear, incident-specific preparedness plans and enhanced inter-agency communication.ConclusionThis hazard risk assessment tool is a simple aid in vulnerability assessment, essential for disaster preparedness and response, and may be applied broadly to future international events.WongEG, RazekT, LuhovyA, MogilevkinaI, PrudnikovY, KlimovitskiyF, YutovetsY, KhwajaKA, DeckelbaumDL. Preparing for Euro 2012: developing a hazard risk assessment. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2015;30(2):1-6.

Publisher

Cambridge University Press (CUP)

Subject

Emergency Nursing,Emergency Medicine

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