This worksheet will help you determine which hazards to plan for, based on probability.

Each hazard should be rated by column from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Total all columns for each hazard on the far right.

Use the totals to identify the most significant threats facing your organization and prioritize planning efforts.

 

Potential Hazard

Likelihood of Occurrence

Impact on Life

Impact on Facility or Property

Impact to Business Operations

Impact on Dependencies

Total

Hurricane

Fire

Severe Weather

Tornadoes

Hazardous Material Spill

Transportation Accident

Earthquake

Flood (consider dams/dikes upstream)

Nuclear Accident

Terrorism/Sabotage

Utility/Power Outage

Active Shooter

Civil Disturbance

Heat Wave

Public Health Emergency

Human Error (Poor Training, Poor Maintenance, Carelessness, Misconduct, Substance Abuse, Fatigue, etc.)

IT Disruption

Mudslide

Wildfire

Loss or Illness of Key Staff