Using Morphological Analysis for evaluating Preparedness for Accidents Involving Hazardous Materials Adapted from an article presented at the 4th International Conference for Local Authorities, Shanghai, November, 2002.

Fortunately, accidents involving hazardous materials, e.g. dangerous chemical substances, are relatively rare in Scandinavia. When they do occur, however, the consequences – both for life and the environment – can be serious. Municipal and county rescue services must therefore maintain adequate preparedness for those types of accidents, which can occur within their geographical areas of responsibility.