To generate better databases for hazard assessment. To recommend implementation of adequate institutional mechanisms as a contribution to hazard management. Public policy decisions are almost always driven by perceived risk among the population affected and among decision makers.
Hazard communication is the social dialogue about risk by a variety of parties.
This dialogue has the practical objective of searching for consensus on how to assess and manage hazards. Strategies include controlling, mitigating or sharing the adverse impact of hazards and indeed can include enhancing beneficial outcomes of hazards. Educational, economic and regulatory approaches to hazards can also generate benefits that outweigh the adverse impact of hazards. The present study falls under the heading of risk management. Benefits to the Community Protection of the citizens of BC from mountain hazards.