HAZUS-MH,
is a nationally applicable standardized methodology and software program that
contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and
hurricane winds. HAZUS-MH was developed by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) under contract with the National Institute of Building Sciences
(NIBS). NIBS maintains committees of wind, flood, earthquake and software
experts to provide technical oversight and guidance to HAZUS-MH development.
Loss estimates produced by HAZUS-MH are based on current scientific and
engineering knowledge of the effects of hurricane winds, floods, and
earthquakes. Estimating losses is essential to decision-making at all levels of
government, providing a basis for developing mitigation plans and policies,
emergency preparedness, and response and recovery planning.
HAZUS-MH uses state-of-the-art geographic information system (GIS) software to
map and display hazard data and the results of damage and economic loss
estimates for buildings and infrastructure. It also allows users to estimate the
impacts of hurricane winds, floods, and earthquakes on populations. HAZUS-MH
will be fast-running to facilitate use in real time to support response and
recovery following a natural disaster.
The Oregon Hazus User Group (ORHUG) meets 4 times a year on the 1st Wednesday of February, may, August and November.
For more information on
Hazus, visit their website at: http://www.hazus.org/
Or for more information on ORHUG contact:
Andre LeDuc
Oregon Natural Hazards Workgroup
Voice: 541.346.5833
E-mail: onhw@uoregon.edu