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HAZUS-MH Inventory: Potential Applications Handout

In order to assess and mitigate the impacts of a natural hazard such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane, it is necessary to have an understanding of the potential size of an event (hazard identification) and the characteristics of the population and environment that will be impacted (inventory collection). The HAZUS-MH inventory has several potential applications for planners, emergency responders and decisionmakers. This handout highlights several uses.

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Resource Type:	Training / Course Material
Audience Categories:	Emergency Personnel and Managers Design and Construction Industry State, Local and Tribal Representatives Mapping Professionals Planners Scientific and Research Organizations / Institutions Hazard Mitigation Officers Contractors and Vendors
Hazard Types:	Coastal Storm Terrorism Volcano Severe Storm Nuclear Virus Threat Winter Storm Mudslide/Landslide Extreme Temperatures Chemical/Biological Earthquake Technological Fire Industry Hardship Tornado Wildfire Hurricane/Tropical Storm Drought Typhoon Flooding Dam/Levee Break Tsunami
Subjects:	Mitigation Strategies and Techniques Mitigation Planning Emergency Preparedness Public Outreach and Education FEMA Grants and Training Resources Emergency Planning Emergency Response Risk Assessment Model Codes and Ordinances

Media Type:	File
Availability:	Online Custom CD/DVD
Language:	English

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