Understanding Hazards in Howard County

Preparedness begins with understanding your local hazards. A hazard is any potential source of harm or difficulty and may be natural or manmade. High-risk hazards have a high likelihood of local occurrence and may result in serious consequences to life safety, property, critical infrastructure, the environment, and the economy.

Risk = Likelihood + Consequence

Hazard Resources

For detailed information on hazard risk in Howard County, the following resources provide detailed information on hazard risk in Howard County:

• Community Hazard Handbook – An overview of local hazards and hazard risk designed for families and businesses in Howard County.  Please note: this handbook is currently being updated based on the 2020 HIRA update below. 

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) – An in-depth resource for understanding hazards and hazard risk in Howard County.  Please note, the HIRA was updated in 2020.

Hazards in Howard County

Howard County's risk assessment includes 23 distinct hazard types. 

HIRA Updates