Rapid Natech Risk Assessment and Mapping Tool for Earthquakes: RAPID-N

• DOI: 10.3303/cet1226916
• Publication Date: 2012-05-01
• Authors: Serkan Girgin; Elisabeth Krausmann
• Keywords: Probabilistic risk assessment

Natural-hazard triggered accidents at industrial facilities (natechs) are recognized as an emerging risk with possibly serious consequences. Risk maps helpful to identify natech hot spots. However, recent surveys showed that hardly any exist in the OECD and EU. A probabilistic mapping methodology for earthquakes was developed fill this gap implemented a web-based software tool: RAPID-N. The tool allows rapid assessment minimum data input. It can calculate on-site natural hazard parameters estimate site, process equipment, substance properties. basic set of damage states fragility curves is provided assessment. Custom also be defined different equipment. Conditional relationships specified between possible event scenarios. consequences events assessed using Management Program US EPA results presented summary reports interactive maps. used land-use emergency planning.