Use the United States Census Bureau website, local government demographic information, and jurisdictional
resources. These resources will assist in providing substantive and accurate responses.
Examine the human impact:
o What is the anticipated number of injuries and deaths among employees?
o What is the anticipated number of injuries or deaths among persons in the community?
o What is the potential for release, diversion, or theft of hazardous materials?
o What is the likely impact to the region?
o Is the target location downstream from any chemical plants? Identify the closest locations.
Examine the economic impact:
o What is the likely damage to the facility?
o What is the anticipated damage to equipment?
o What is the potential for loss of proprietary or confidential information?
o What is the potential for product contamination?
o What is the potential for environmental damage?
o What is the potential for reduction or loss of production at one or multiple sites?
Examine the impact on public confidence:
o What is the potential loss of brand image or customer confidence? (The type of confidence is asset-dependent.)
Examine the impact on government capability:
o What is the impact on national security?
o Describe the federal government impact.
o Describe the local governments that will be impacted (elected officials, organization, departments)
o What is the impact on local government?
o What are the criminal and civil legal liabilities?