Such damage could occur under a scenario in which sea levels rise 6 feet or a 3-foot rise in tandem with a powerful coastal storm, according to the map produced by Rutgers University researchers.
On the other hand, an oil spill at a terminal along the pristine British Columbian coast - a scenario cited by opponents of the Northern Gateway project - would damage the employment prospects of local people in fishing and tourism.
There will need to be stockpiles of fuel, generators, and alternative communication methods, since a worst-case scenario might include not only an eruption but also quakes and subsequent damage that could severely disrupt TV, Internet, radio, etc and hamper relief efforts in many ways.