Table 1 Linking ‘Area extent’ to the problem ‘Dimensions’

Extreme Events

Their impacts can be categorized based on the extent of the area .

Transport Networks

The different transport modes can be considered for each specific area extent. The criticality assessment methodology can also be defined, considering different area scales.

Adaptation measures

The emergency management is classified in relation to the area extent of the events, as the corresponding public authority is in charge of the operation and has the overall responsibility. Moreover, the adaptation plans follow the classification of the authority and so the classification of public authorities is based on the ‘area extent’ of their jurisdiction.