What type of assessment is conducted to identify risks in a community?

The correct choice is a hazard vulnerability assessment because it specifically focuses on identifying and analyzing the risks and vulnerabilities that a community may face due to various hazards, whether they are natural disasters, technological accidents, or other events that could have significant impacts on public health and safety. This assessment helps in understanding the community’s exposure to hazards and guides how to prepare, mitigate, and respond effectively to potential emergencies.

In conducting a hazard vulnerability assessment, various factors are considered, including the probability of hazard occurrence, the severity of impact, and the community's resilience and resources. This targeted approach allows stakeholders to prioritize resource allocation and develop strategic plans to minimize risk.

While other types of assessments, such as public health assessments, community service assessments, and environmental impact assessments, have their own merits, they address broader issues rather than specifically focusing on risk identification related to hazards in a community. Public health assessments may look at health indicators, community service assessments focus on social and support services available, and environmental impact assessments consider the effects of projects or activities on the environment, rather than specifically analyzing vulnerabilities to hazards.