A critical facility is vital to the City's ability to provide essential services and protect life and property. Loss of a critical facility would result in a severe economic or catastrophic impact
New York City Government, New York City Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, Appendix B: Glossary, New York, USA 2009. http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/downloads/pdf/hazard_m itigation/appendix_b_glossary.pdf, (ND/ Gen - Amer) {894}