But since then, there have been several instances of flooding and severe weather — including the snow and extreme cold in January — that the village identified as natural hazard events in assessing its risks.. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
For example, the researchers found many instances where the comprehensive plans included tax incentive policies to stimulate economic development in hazardous areas even though the local hazard mitigation plans identified the same areas as experiencing severe repetitive losses from hazard events and qualifying for federal funds for buyouts. (sciencedaily.com)
It is my view that by erring on the side of least drama, scientists are cowing under the fear of attacks from sceptics (which we have to recognise will come no matter what we say) and are failing to give policy makers an accurate picture of low probability but high hazard events. (neven1.typepad.com)