FEMA 452: Risk AssessmentAvailable at: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/rms/rmsp452.shtm

Explainthe database install process

Identify where to save photos, maps, drawings, plans, etc. to interface with 
the database

Explainthe information required for the database to function within each 
screen, how to move between screens, and switch between the assessor’s 
tool and the master database

Explainthe benefit and approaches to setting priorities on identified 
vulnerabilities 

Explainhow to use the master database to produce standard reports and 
search the database for specific information

Text Box: Unit Objectives
•Download self installing files from FEMA Web site or
•Install from CD provided during course 
•Run SETUP.EXE for Assessor Tool


Version 2.0 is soon to be available at:
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/rms/rmsp452.shtmAssessorTool-v2_2006-04-05
Text Box: Program Installation
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Program Installation

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•Download self installing files from FEMA Web site or
•Install from CD provided during course
•Run SETUP.EXE for Master Database


Version 2.0 is soon to be available at:
http://www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/rms/rmsp452.shtmMaster Database Installation-v2_2006-04-05
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Text Box: Assessor ToolText Box: Master DatabaseText Box: FEMA 452: Risk Assessment
Database StructureAssessor Tool(MS Access)
Master Database(MS Access)
Import 
AssessmentDataStore DataMaster DatabaseConductAssessmentReturn Files, 
Pictures, DataAnalyzeDataAssessor Tool

Text Box: Open Assessor Tool

Text Box: Login to Assessor Tool

Text Box: Assessor Tool•Create and name 
assessment site•Enter assessment screen•Empty database•Switch to Master 
Database Mode

Text Box: Site Information

Text Box: Load InformationOpen a second window with existing dataAssessment_2005-10-01

Text Box: Load Information
Text Box: Load Information
Text Box: Assessor Tool
Text Box: Add Team Members
Text Box: Add Team Members
Text Box: Team Members
Text Box: Add Point of Contact
Text Box: Add Point of Contact
Text Box: Add Photos
Text Box: Add Photos
Text Box: Add Photos
Text Box: Add GIS Images
Text Box: Add GIS Images
Add GIS Images

* Same as photos and GIS images

Text Box: Add Miscellaneous Files
Text Box: Threat Matrices
Asset Value1-10

Threat Rating1-10

Vulnerability Rating1-10

Low risk (1-60)

Medium risk (61-175)

High risk (> 175)

Critical Functions MatrixFunctions 
Threats

Text Box: Threat Matrices
Infrastructure

Asset Value1-10

Threat Rating1-10

Vulnerability Rating1-10

Low risk (1-60)

Medium risk (61-175)

High risk (> 175)

Text Box: Critical Infrastructure Matrix

Text Box: Checklists
Text Box: Site Checklist
Text Box: Checklists
Text Box: Executive Summary
Executive Summary Tab



Text Box: Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities and 
Recommendations

Assessment Team Import Function

The assessment team members to combine their data into one database 
file on one computer at the end of the assessment.

Lead AssessorAssessment Team 
Vuln/RecChecklistItem 3-2ChecklistSection 7•Establish a link to a team 
member’s database•Open the remote database•Import Observation, 
Recommendation/Remediation, 
or Vulnerability entries

Text Box: Import Assessments
Assessment Team Import Function

Assessment Team Import Function

Text Box: Close Assessor Tool
Empty Database

Text Box: Switch to Master Database
Text Box: Master Database
Text Box: Open Master Database

Text Box: Login to Master Database

Master Database

Text Box: View Checklists
Text Box: Reports
Reports

Text Box: Reports
Threat Matrix

Text Box: Threat Matrix
Other Reports

Master Database

Text Box: Vulnerability Assessment Checklist Search

Master Database

Master Database: Erasing One or All 
Assessments



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Master Database: Import Function



Summary

Text Box: Installation and opening of databases
Filing of GIS Portfolio, Miscellaneous, and Photos to link with the databases
Moving about the database software and between the Assessor Tool and the Master Database
Setting priorities on identified vulnera