A methodological approach for the definition of multi-risk maps at regional level

Technological and natural disasters occurred in Europe during last decades showed an increased vulnerability of our society to different risks. Authorities and Civil Protection need instruments which allow having a better understanding of the variety of risks over a territory and help them in managing the resources and planning the emergency But many difficulties raise in comparing hazards, vulnerabilities and risks among them. The existing risk mapping in European countries often allows a simplified comparison of risks by means of potential damages but doesn't permit any qualitative assessment of multi-risk situations. The aim of this project is the development of a decision support system based on a multi-risk approach which can overcome difficulties in the overall risk assessment over a territory We think this is possible by the integration of traditional risk assessment with a multi-risk perspective and with stakeholders' perceptions in the definition of multi-risk maps.