AG 2018 06 18 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• Earthquake Has the potential to cause extensive damage to buildings, water systems power systems, communications systems roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. Such events often overwhehn first responder resources. In coastal areas, tsunamis, or tidal waves, are a hazard following major earthquakes and underwater tectonic activity. A transit system's assets could be used for evacuation purposes after damage assessment. • Landslide/Avalanche Has the potential to close roadways, damage vehicles and facilities and injure employees and passengers. • Dust storm Usually arrives suddenly in the form of an advancing wall of dust and debris which may be miles long and several thousand feet high, and usually last only a few minutes. Blinding, choking dust can quickly reduce visibility, causing accidents. While dust storms may last only a few minutes, they tend to strike with little warning. CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE • Power outages Whether short or long in duration, can impact overall ability to operate transit services and limit functional nature of transit equipment and facilities. • Computer crashes/cyber attacks Cause loss of critical data and negatively impact the ability to schedule and dispatch services. • Communication system failure Can have serious effects on the ability to deliver service and keep employees out of harm's way. • Supply chain interruption Transit service is dependent upon a continuous supply of fuel, lubricants, tires, spare parts, tools, etc. Interruption of material supplies due to weather conditions, roadway closures, acts of terrorism, acts of war, or loss of supplier facilities can limit your ability to maintain service • Vehicle tires Cause transit employee and passenger injuries and death and damage or loss of transit equipment and have the potential for lawsuits. • Facility loss Attachment number 5 \n F-5 Page 322