Nelia Ekeji characterizes the threats and hazards of California, one of the most earthquake-prone states in the country, according to the United States Geological Survey. In the assessment, threats to the west coast state are broken down into three categories: natural, technological, and man-made.
A major cause of natural disasters in California is climate change, as it increases the intensity of fires, droughts, flooding, earthquakes, and pandemics. The region is at further risk from technological hazards such as systematic and structural flaws. Local authorities are tasked with addressing incidents that may lead to hazardous waste contamination or vehicular accidents. To protect residents from man-made risks and hazards, legislative regulations for gun safety and against cyber attacks had been implemented at both the state and the federal levels.