Broomfield Hazards

In 2011, the Broomfield Emergency Management Advisory Committee (BEMAC) conducted a risk assessment for the identified hazards/threats that may affect the City and County of Broomfield (details can be reviewed by going to www.broomfield.org/DocumentCenter/View/6031).

· Aircraft Accidents · Civil Disturbances · Critical Infrastructure Disruptions · Dam Failure · Earthquake · Explosive Devices · Fires · Flooding · Hazardous Material · Heat Waves and Drought · Land Subsidence · Public Health Incidents · Terrorism · Thunderstorms (Lightning and Hail) · Tornadoes · Violent Crime · Wind · Winter Storms

Although it is beneficial to be aware of all of the potential hazards in our community individual preparedness activities are provided in detail on the following pages for those hazards that are most applicable to creating your family disaster plan. The hazards are listed alphabetically and are not prioritized. Power Outages are listed after all other identified hazards because it is the result or cascading affect of another hazard. Discuss the Broomfield Hazards with all of your family members.