HAZUS-MH Conferences
- SAVE THE DATE! 3rd Annual HAZUS Conference
- FEMA Concludes a Successful 2008 Annual HAZUS User Conference
- HAZUS-MH Conference Schedule
- 2007 HAZUS-MH Users Conference Proceedings
HAZUS Training and Conference e-mail updates
SAVE THE DATE! 3rd Annual HAZUS Conference
3rd Annual HAZUS Conference - Connecting the Pieces for Mitigation
August 10-12, 2009
Location: TBA
Raleigh, North Carolina
Who Should Attend: New, experienced and interested users of HAZUS-MH, first responders, local government decision makers, planners and GIS specialists.
On the Agenda: The sharing of information concerning effective approaches for using HAZUS to support decision-making at all levels of government.
Call for Speakers: Suggested topics include: the role of HAZUS in risk identification and communication, HAZUS application in estimation and mitigation planning, HAZUS and human-caused hazards, and innovative approaches to decision making.
The deadline for submission of abstracts is April 30, 2009.
To submit an abstract, please e-mail Beth Miller Howser at HAZUSuser@ pbsj.com with the subject line: HAZUS Speaker Proposal and provide the following information:
• Proposed name of session
• Session format (presentation, workshop, panel discussion, etc.)
• Session description
• Contact information (including name, title, organization, phone number and e-mail)
Registration: More information on registration is coming soon. For more information, please contact Beth Miller Howser at HAZUSuser@pbsj.com.
FEMA Concludes a Successful 2008 Annual HAZUS User Conference
The recently concluded 2008 Annual HAZUS-MH conference brought together a diverse audience of approximately 300 emergency managers, model developers, GIS professionals, educators and risk management specialists to share expertise and experience in the development and use of HAZUSMH. This year’s conference coincided with the release of the Comprehensive Data Management System (CDMS), a significant milestone in the ongoing development of HAZUS-MH.
As part of the conference, Eric Berman, HAZUS Program Manager, was pleased to present the 2008 HAZUS User Awards. The awards are utilized to exemplify the outstanding work of organizations and individuals who have accelerated the awareness and use of the HAZUS program. Read about the 2008 HAZUS Award Recipients.
HAZUS-MH Conference Schedule
The HAZUS-MH Booth exhibits at various industry trade shows throughout the year. Stop by the booth to hear the latest HAZUS-related news, software updates, and information about training courses. Further details about upcoming conferences will be updated periodically as additional event information becomes available.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| February 18-20, 2009 | ESRI Federal User Conference (no HAZUS booth) | Washington, DC |
| April 6-10, 2009 | National Hurricane Conference | Austin, TX |
| April 19-22, 2009 | National Flood Conference | Boston, MA |
| April 25-29, 2009 | American Planning Association Conference | Minneapolis, MN |
| June 7-12, 2009 | Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Annual Conference | Orlando, FL |
| July 13-17, 2009 | ESRI International Conference | San Diego, CA |
| July 24-29, 2009 | National Association of Counties (NACO) Annual Conference |
Nashville, TN |
| August 10-12, 2009 | HAZUS Annual Conference | Raleigh/Durham, NC |
2007 HAZUS-MH Users Conference Proceedings
The HAZUS-MH Annual Users Conference on June 19-21, 2007, hosted by ESRI, brought together over 400 HAZUS-MH users from 19 nations to discuss a wide range of topics related to the HAZUS-MH model development and applications for risk assessment, planning and preparedness. View full HAZUS-MH Users Conference Proceedings.
Last Modified: Monday, 20-Apr-2009 14:26:57 EDT