Shortage of raw materials
Risks and causes
Causes
What can you do?
There are no specific recommendations for this risk.
Check out our general advice to follow before, during, and after an emergency.
Impact and probability
The figures relating to probability and impact describe a considerable shortage of raw materials. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows:
- There is a shortage of a basic commodity (electricity, heating, water) for one day.
- Or a shortage of an essential commodity (food, medicine) for 2 to 3 weeks
- Or a shortage of materials such as wood, chemicals and metals for less than 3 months.
How should you interpret these results?
Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.
Probability
Moderate
Human impact
Weak
Societal impact
Moderate
Environmental impact
No impact
Financial impact
Moderate
What do the authorities do?
Read more about the measures taken by the authorities in the event of an interruption of various essential services or supplies in the list of social risks.