Chapter 11

Question 1

A frequency analysis performed by the U.S. geological survey to identify the 1 percent probability that a given event will be equaled or exceed in any given year

Answer 1

100 year flood

Question 2

A community standard for the level of risk that citizens and government can tolerate and afford. This level should be well defined

Answer 2

Acceptable level of risk

Question 3

Statistical description of economic and social issues of a community

Answer 3

Community demographic profile

Question 4

A comprehensive evaluation that identifies, prioritizes, and defines the risks that pertain to the overall community (NFPA 1300)

Answer 4

Community risk assessment

Question 5

Communications that seek to explain the specific event; identify likely consequences and outcomes; and provide specific harm-reducing information to affected communities in an honest, candid, prompt, accurate, and complete manner

Answer 5

Crisis communication

Question 6

The exchange of real time information, advice, and opinions between experts and people facing threats to their health and economic or social well being

Answer 6

Risk communication