How to Create a HAZUS User Group: HAZUS User Groups Help Create Disaster Resistant Communities

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Year: 2002
Pages: 45
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756730880

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Barry Leonard (ed.). A HAZUS User Group (HUG) is a cooperative venture or partnership among the public, private, & academic organizations. HAZUS or Hazards U.S. is a standardized, nationally, applicable, loss estimation methodology that uses PC-based geographic information system (GIS) software. HAZUS is a multi-hazard, risk-based management tool that currently supports earthquake loss analysis & is being expanded to address flood & hurricane hazards as well. This document provides you with information about how to create & maintain a HUG, or multi-hazard HUGs, & shares lessons learned from successful HUGs across the country. A HUG allocates resources, risks, & rewards to the public & private sectors according to their strengths & expertise.

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