4.4 County Cork Risk Register

The hazards and consequences of extreme climate events forms the basis for the risk register, which under the headings below, summarises the services and business functions impacted:

Local Adaptation Governance and Business Operations

Services & Functions AffectedClimate EventsClimate Hazard ImpactsConsequences
Business ServicesStorm Events, Snow Events, Extreme Rainfall EventsBuilding closuresElectrical faultsRisks to staff welfare, Public safetyTourismEconomic Loss

Infrastructure and Built Environment

Services & Functions AffectedClimate EventsClimate Hazard ImpactsConsequences
Roads, footpaths, bridges, construction and maintenanceAll Extreme Weather EventsIncreasing deterioration Collapsing infrastructure Impassable areasEconomic Loss Public Safety
Building Stock - LA Buildings and social housing stockStorm, Rainfall, Snow and Heatwave EventsHousing stock damage Heating issues Closure of Local Authority buildingsEconomic Loss Public Safety
Community InfrastructureSustained Extreme EventsWeakening of community infrastructure Impacts on recreation amenities and tourism activitiesEconomic Loss Social Loss Public Safety
Cultural & HeritageStorm, Rainfall, Snow EventsDamage to cultural and heritage assetsEconomic Loss, Environmental & Heritage Loss