E296 - HAZUS Multi-Hazard/DMA 2000
Risk Assessment
Course Description:
This training focuses on HAZUS-driven risk assessment methodology,
data requirements, and applications to assist local communities and
other organizations in addressing their disaster-related risk assessment
needs. The 3-day EMI HAZUS-driven risk assessment course will involve
technical presentations on risk assessment methodology and hands-on
exercises using HAZUS-MH. The course will cover the following topics:
- Risk assessment methodology and HAZUS-MH software
- Steps associated with Hazard Identification and Prioritization
- Key steps involved in inventory identification and enhancement
- Key steps involved in completing the hazard risk assessment and
analysis
- Risk assessment outputs and their uses
- HAZUS-driven risk assessment methodology used for “other”
disaster scenarios and how HAZUS software can support these efforts.
Selection Criteria:
The audience for this course includes FEMA Regional staff, state,
local and tribal government emergency management planners and other
federal agencies. It also addresses the needs of other professionals
such as consultants and academic staff working in the building science
area.
Prerequisites:
Required:
• A strong working knowledge of ArcGIS,
• any resident or field version of a HAZUS course, or
• previous or current use of HAZUS or ArcGIS software during
job performance.
Recommended:
E308/L308, Using HAZUS in Mitigation Planning.
ACE Recommendation:
Credit Hours: n/a
Course Length: 3 1/2 days
CEUs: 2.6
CECs: n/a
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