Smaller representation of the Preparedness System Cycle with the first component highlighted and labeled 1 Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
The Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process supports the Identifying and Assessing Risk component by providing a common, consistent approach that enables jurisdictions to identify and assess risks and associated impacts. THIRA incorporates the whole community in a four-step process, shown below.
Step 1: Identify the Threats and Hazards of ConcernStep 2: Give the Threats and Hazards ContextStep 3: Establish Capability TargetsStep 4: Apply the Results
THIRA process steps including: (1) Identify the threats and hazards of concern, (2) Give the threats and hazards context, (3) Establish capability targets, and (4) Apply the results.

Familiarity with the THIRA process will help you understand how this process contributes to the National Preparedness System. Click each step to find out additional information.

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