Which choice below is NOT considered a potential hazard resulting from natural events?
A.
Forest fire
B.
Urban fire
C.
Arson
D.
Earthquake/land shift
Explanation:
According to the NFPA, arson is an example of a potential hazard caused by a human event. Fires, in
themselves, are considered natural events, like forest fires, range fires, urban or city fires, unless
arson is thought to be the source of the blazE. Of the three categories of potential hazards (natural,
technological, and human), human events could include: General strikes Terrorism Sabotage Mass
hysteria Civil unrest Source: NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business
Continuity, National Fire Protection Association, 2000 edition.