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HAZUS-MH Overview
HAZUS-MH: A Crystal Ball for Disaster Mitigation. How many homes would be lost if this hurricane makes landfall as a Category 3? What are the costs to repair infrastructure after a
Magnitude 7 Earthquake? If we spent $2 million to buy out these flood-prone homes, what is the cost-benefit? This overview handout-- explains how HAZUS-MH combines science, engineering and mathematical modeling with GIS technology to estimate losses of life and property—and shows those losses on a map.
Document Details:
Resource Type: |
Flyer |
Audience Categories: |
Businesses / Professionals
Educational Institutes and Professionals
Floodplain Managers
Lenders and Brokers
State, Local and Tribal Representatives
Insurance Industry
Scientific and Research Organizations / Institutions
Hazard Mitigation Officers
News Media
Federal Agencies
Design and Construction Industry
Emergency Personnel and Managers
Mapping Professionals
Planners
FEMA Regions
Contractors and Vendors
Historic Preservation / Environmental
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Hazard Types: |
Earthquake
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Flooding
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Subjects: |
Mitigation Strategies and Techniques
Mitigation Planning
Emergency Preparedness
Public Outreach and Education
Hazard Science and Information
Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Emergency Planning
Infrastructure Design
Emergency Response
Risk Assessment
Post-Disaster Recovery
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Program: |
Map Mod - Flood Map Modernization |
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