Explosion

Total Score=24

Definition

A sudden violent release of gas and heat from any chemical, compound, mixture or device resulting in a blast overpressure and shock wave that causes serious injuries and deaths and imposes major economic losses to the community as a result of private, business and industrial property damaged or destroyed.

Background

Numerous chemicals, compounds, mixtures and devices are utilized across the town and always present the threat of an explosion incident.

History

There have been no explosions recorded.

Time of Year

The threat of an explosion incident exists year-round

Speed of Onset

Rapid speed of onset where lack of ability to provide warning is the major cause of explosion incident fatalities and serious injuries.

Duration of Event

Although the recovery effects of an explosion may last several hours to several days, the incident itself is but a few seconds in duration.

Area of Impact

The impact of blast, heat and over-pressure will be localized to the area immediately surrounding the site of an explosion. These are dependent upon the type and yield of the explosive(s).