Simran Bains’ Threat and Hazards Assessment Table (THIRA) for Bird Flu in New Jersey Farming Communities

Several chickens in a poultry farm.

In this THIRA, Bains assesses a strain of Bird Flu identified in Union County, New Jersey. The author records potential hazards based on whether they were natural, technological, or human-caused. Natural threats include potential for extreme weather and an outbreak. Technological threats include power outages and transportation issues. The human-caused hazards include biosecurity breaches and illegal poultry practices.