Tools
Hazard Assessment Tool
Tool Description
This easy-to-use Internet mapping application uses hazards-related data and supporting base data, such as parcels and roads, to give users a site-specific hazards assessment.
Users search for a specific location by address, owner name, or by clicking in the map. The tool then queries the hazards data to determine the hazards zones for the location. Query results include supporting information to put the hazards information in proper context. This functionality is available in template form and can be set up for any location with the required data and resources.
Sample Functions
- Searches for a location by parcel, parcel number, address, or owner name
- Identifies the potential hazard risk for a selected location using hazard planning data such as FEMA’s digital flood insurance rate maps
- Provides a customized results report
User Requirements
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Staff:
Geographic information system (GIS) staff members with Internet mapping experience are needed to acquire, set up, and customize the tool. -
Hardware and Software:
The tool runs on a Web server with ESRI ArcIMS software. -
Data (Each layer should be in a GIS-compatible format):
- Hazards zones
- Search layers such as parcels, streets, villages, etc.
- Roads
- Boundaries (city, county, state)
- Other data such as planning, conservation, or permitting zones
For Additional Information
How to get the template
E-mail csc.hat@noaa.gov with the subject line "HAT Template" to inquire about setting up the tool. Please note that the NOAA Coastal Services Center cannot be responsible for creating data or providing software or hardware.
