Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released the new HAZUS99, the natural hazard loss estimation methodology software program. HAZUS99 is used for earthquake-related mitigation, emergency preparedness, response and recovery planning, and has been significantly enhanced for use as a tool during disaster response operations. HAZUS99, implemented through PC-based geographic ... information system (GIS) software, is a nationally applicable, standardized method for estimating earthquake losses at the community or regional level.
HAZUS 99 gives disaster response personnel the ability to generate a loss/damage estimate immediately following a disaster. This estimate can be updated as actual damage or loss data is gathered during field reconnaissance following an earthquake. In addition, HAZUS99 includes the ability to automatically generate and analyze a study region based on data downloaded from REDI-CUBE, a real-time earthquake reporting system in California.
Methodology improvements in HAZUS99 include sophisticated potable water network analysis capability; analysis of multiple fault segments; 3-D fault modeling; and the latest advances for estimating bridge damage. In response to user requests, HAZUS99 permits saving work in progress.
HAZUS99 incorporates updated USGS97 Fault Maps, new national databases for bridges, potable water pipelines and railway tracks, an improved hospital database, and an updated EPA HAZMAT database.
HAZUS99, which replaces HAZUS97, is available on CD-ROM in three editions for Eastern U.S., Central U.S. and Western U.S. Each HAZUS99 CD-ROM includes the Computer-based Tutorial (CBT) and the Inventory Collection Tool (InCAST). HAZUS99 CD-ROMs may be ordered by going to the "HAZUS Ordering Information" section of this website.
Service Citation
Originators:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Title:
HAZUS
Provider:
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Edition:
1999
URL:
http://nibs.org/hazusweb/
Use Constraints Computer Hardware and Software (IBM Compatible) for HAZUS99-SR2
- Intel Pentium class CPU, 400 MHz or greater is recommended (the faster, the better for disaster response analysis) - CD-ROM drive - Hard drive (minimum 1 GB free space required (two gigabytes or greater is recommended for storing HAZUS scenarios) - Color printer or plotter - Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, or NT Version 4 - MapInfo 6.5/6.0 or ArcView 3.2a GIS software
Name:
PHILIP
SCHNEIDER
Phone:
202-289-7800
Fax:
202-289-1092
Email:
pschneider at nibs.org
Contact Address:
National Institute of Building Sciences
HAZUS Products
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700 City:
Washington
Province or State:
DC
Postal Code:
20005-4905
Country:
USA
Distribution Media
Distribution_Media:
CD-ROM
Fees:
FEMA provides HAZUS99 free-of-charge to all Federal, state
Personnel
TYLER
B.
STEVENS Role:
SERF AUTHOR
Phone:
(301) 614-6898
Fax:
301-614-5268
Email:
Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Global Change Master Directory City:
Greenbelt
Province or State:
MD
Postal Code:
20771
Country:
USA
BARBARA
SCHAUER Role:
TECHNICAL CONTACT
Phone:
(202) 289-7800
Fax:
(202) 289-1092
Email:
bschauer at nibs.org
Contact Address:
National Institute of Building Sciences
HAZUS Products
1090 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 700 City:
Washington
Province or State:
DC
Postal Code:
20005-4905
Country:
USA
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