2024 NYC Hazard Mitigation Plan
Across
- 3. A unit at NYCEM, and a way to reduce the impact from natural hazards.
- 4. On average, more deaths occur from this natural hazard than any other.
- 9. Two words. This hazard stems from deliberate and purposeful human actions; it is not natural.
- 10. This natural hazard can hit with little warning, and can cause major damage to infrastructure.
- 11. Two words; first is an acronym. A tool in the HMP that allows users to visualize their risks from natural hazards.
- 13. Two words. This hazard plays a significant role in the retreat of NYC shorelines.
- 14. Two words; the second is an acronym with two letters. This natural hazard is caused by high levels of pollutants in the atmosphere.
- 15. Some may be surprised to learn that these natural hazards can happen in NYC, not just on the West Coast.
Down
- 1. Two words. The number of incidents of this natural hazard are expected to decrease with climate change, but individual events may be serious.
- 2. NYC experiences four types of this natural hazard.
- 5. A common abbreviation for Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- 6. This natural hazard is caused by a change in precipitation patterns.
- 7. Two words. Climate change is likely to increase the frequency, severity, and impact from this natural hazard.
- 8. Challenges facing NYC, mostly from natural sources.
- 12. Hazard History and Consequence