Hazus User Groups (HUGs) provide a network of public and private sector organizations and industry partnerships to collaborate and disseminate Hazus information and data throughout the nation. Hazus User Group members include emergency managers, Geospatial Information System (GIS) specialists, geologists, state and local planners, consultants and other stakeholders who use Hazus software for risk assessment activities.
Hazus User Group (HUG) Overview
The growing network of Hazus user groups has proved to be a valuable mechanism for creating partnerships between public and private sector organizations and industry in which mutually beneficial alliances are formed, goals and objectives developed and projects identified and executed. User groups throughout the country have found enormous benefits and opportunities to develop successful projects through collaboration, combining resources and the sharing of information, data and tips on software usage.
Hazus User Groups continue to be a primary channel for collaboration and for disseminating Hazus information throughout the U.S. If you are interested in forming or joining a Hazus User Group, please contact the Hazus Outreach Team at hazus-outreach@riskmapcds.com.
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Hazus Excellence Award Winners
Each quarter, FEMA will spotlight the contributions of a Hazus user who has provided exceptional services to the expansion of the Hazus program. This individual may be a user, a developer, a trainer or anyone who has been involved in adding value to Hazus. For example, you may nominate someone that has recently started using Hazus for innovative projects, has created or participated in a Hazus User Group (HUG) or that has prepared or taught a new Hazus course. To nominate a Hazus Excellence Award Winner, please email hazus-outreach@riskmapcds.com.
National Conference Calls
Hazus User Group calls are open to everyone and take place from 3:00PM-4:00PM (EST) on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, unless otherwise stipulated.
Call for Participation – Participation as a presenter during future calls is encouraged. A wide range of topics is welcome. Examples could include:
- Best practices, lessons learned and innovations in using Hazus
- Results seen from using Hazus
- Local User Group updates and summaries of interesting topics
To participate in a call or to receive the calendar invite details, please contact the Hazus Outreach Team at hazus-outreach@riskmapcds.com.
List of Hazus User Groups
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Resources
Other User Group Resources
- How to Create a Hazus User Group (April 2002)
- Florida Hazus User Group Data Update Project
- Hazus User Groups Handout
- Hazus Best Practices: State of Florida
- Indiana Flood GRID - Hazus Silver Jackets
- Hazus User Group (HUG) Outreach Flyer
Podcasts
- National Hazus User Group Conference Calls are recorded and available on iTunes. Just search the words 'Hazus Community' on the iTunes Podcast app to hear more.
Hazus International
International users may download the Hazus software, but not the U.S. state or territory datasets. International users who require technical assistance downloading the software may email the FEMA Map Information eXchange (FMIX) at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.