Deficiency of precipitation over an extended period, resulting in a water shortage.
- Linked to hazards – heat, wildfire, food source & water service interruption
In 2022, local authorities, governments and First Nations undertook a collaborative project to identify priority hazards and vulnerabilities in the Cowichan Region and inform risk reduction strategies. The goal of the project was to prioritize the top risks and build resiliency across all areas to reduce risk. The project aims to be complete in December 2023.
Risk is the likelihood (unlikely or frequently) and impact (low impact, high impact to people, environment, economy etc.) of these hazards. For the 15 most relevant hazards in Cowichan, here is a general summary of the risk.