What are the key facts that need to be captured early to guide the assessment process? What criteria should be considered to gauge the severity of the incident?

Discussion Forum 2

• What steps would you follow to assess an emerging disaster situation?
• What are the key facts that need to be captured early to guide the assessment process?
• What criteria should be considered to gauge the severity of the incident?
• What would be the likely impact of mistakes made during the situational assessment process?