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HAZUS-MH (HAZARDS – U.S., Multi-Hazard) is a GIS-based software model developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that is used as a planning tool to estimate damage and losses from floods, hurricane winds and earthquakes.
Overview:
In HAZUS-MH, current scientific and engineering knowledge is coupled with the latest geographic information systems (GIS) technology to produce estimates of hazard-related damage before, or after a disaster occurs.
Potential loss estimates analyzed in HAZUS-MH include:
• Physical damage to residential and commercial buildings, schools, critical facilities, and infrastructure;
• Economic loss, including lost jobs, business interruptions, repair and reconstruction costs; and
• Social impacts, including estimates of shelter requirements, displaced households, and population exposed to scenario floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Source Web Site: HAZUS-MH
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
• Videos & Demos
Instructions on how to perform particular tasks associated with some of the FAQ's. These are typically short audio-visual demonstrations.
• Hot Items
Current or other important information like software patches, bug alerts, etc.
Knowledge Assessment:
Multiple choice quizzes about HAZUS-MH functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how HAZUS-MH is applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support:
Contact information for support using HAZUS-MH
User Forums:
Interact with other HAZUS-MH Users
Other Web Sites: HAZUS.org
Geographic Information Systems (GIS): [general purpose]
There are many commercially-available geographic information system (GIS) software solutions.
Note: Below are just a few GIS products. This Site does not endorse one over another whether it is on this list or not.
ArcGIS
Developer: Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI)
MapInfo
Developer: MapInfo Corporation
GeoMedia
Developer: Intergraph Corporation
ADIOS2
ADIOS2 (Automated Data Inquiry for Oil Spills), from NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration, is an oil weathering model that runs both on Macintosh computers and in Windows. ADIOS2 incorporates a database containing more than a thousand crude oils and refined products, and provides quick estimates of the expected characteristics and behavior of oil spilled into the marine environment. The predictions it makes, presented as both graphics and text, are designed to help answer questions that typically arise during spill response and cleanup.
For example, ADIOS2 can address the following issues and answer the associated questions :
Web Site: ADIOS2
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
• Downloading, Installing, and Running
Important information for getting started with ADIOS2
Knowledge Assessment:
Multiple choice quizzes about ADIOS2 functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how ADIOS2 is applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support:
Contact information for support using ADIOS2
User Forums:
Interact with other ADIOS2 Users
ShakeMap
ShakeMap is a product of the U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program in conjunction with regional seismic network operators. ShakeMap sites provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes. These maps are used by federal, state, and local organizations, both public and private, for post-earthquake response and recovery, public and scientific information, as well as for preparedness exercises and disaster planning.
Overview:
ShakeMap -- rapidly, automatically generated shaking and intensity maps -- combines instrumental measurements of shaking with information about local geology and earthquake location and magnitude to estimate shaking variations throughout a geographic area. The results are rapidly available via the Web through a variety of map formats, including Geographic Information System (GIS) coverages. These maps have become a valuable tool for emergency response, public information, loss estimation, earthquake planning, and post-earthquake engineering and scientific analyses.
Source Web Site: USGS ShakeMaps
Technical Info:
• Scientific Background
Intro to ShakeMaps, Map Types, Scenarios, etc.
• Product Formats
List of available formats to receive the map data
Knowledge Assessment:
Multiple choice quizzes about ShakeMap functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how ShakeMap is applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support (Comments):
Contact information for support using ShakeMap
User Forums:
Interact with other ShakeMap Users
GeoCast
As a GIS interface to the Dialogic Communications Corp (DCC) emergency notification solutions, GeoCast provides quick and easy selection of targeted geographic areas requiring rapid, accurate communication. The seamless integration of digital, street-level maps with the most accurate phone data available enables the immediate delivery of this incident-specific information or potentially life-saving instruction.
Overview:
GeoCast is based on the GIS industry standard, ArcView from ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute), making it extremely easy-to-use, feature rich and compatible with DCC's proven and reliable emergency notification software. Whether alerting local residents of a fast approaching storm front, a missing person or mandatory evacuation, the technology quickly distributes important, timely information to everyone inside user-defined call-out zone(s).
Web Site: GeoCast
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses
Product Materials:
A list of product materials that can be downloaded
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
User Support:
Contact information for support using GeoCast
HURREVAC
HURREVAC stands for "HURRicane EVACuation" and is a restricted-use computer program funded by FEMA and USACE
Overview:
HURREVAC is for government emergency managers to track hurricanes and assist in evacuation decision-making for their communities. This real-time data analysis tool allows state and local emergency management officials to make prudent and informed decisions.
Source Web Site: Hurrevac (Sea Island Software)
Secondary Source Web Site: Hurrevac (FEMA)
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses
Training Materials:
A list of training materials that can be downloaded
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
• How to use Hurrevac
Quick guide to begin using HURREVAC effectively
User Support:
Contact information for support using HURREVAC
HEC-RAS
(Hydrologic Engineering Centers – River Analysis System)
The Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), an organization within the Institute for Water Resources, is the designated Center of Expertise for the US Army Corps of Engineers in the technical areas of surface and groundwater hydrology, river hydraulics and sediment transport, hydrologic statistics and risk analysis, reservoir system analysis, planning analysis, real-time water control management and a number of other closely associated technical subjects.
Overview:
HEC-RAS is a one-dimensional steady flow hydraulic model designed to aid hydraulic engineers in channel flow analysis and floodplain determination developed by the United States Army corps of Engineers (USACE). The results of the model can be applied in floodplain management and flood insurance studies.
Source Web Site: HEC-RAS
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• Technical Documentation
Applications Guide, Refer
• Hot Items 1 & Hot Items 2
Current or other important information like software patches, bug alerts, etc.
Knowledge Assessment:
Multiple choice quizzes about HEC-RAS functionality and applications
Case Studies:
See the Newsletter section of the HEC-RAS Web Site
User Support:
Contact information for support using HEC-RAS
User Forums:
Interact with other HEC-RAS Users
SLOSH
(Sea, Lake and Overland Surge from Hurricanes)
SLOSH is a computerized model developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the National Weather Service (NWS) to estimate storm surge depths resulting from historical, hypothetical, or predicted hurricanes by taking into account a storm's pressure, size, forward speed, forecast track, wind speeds, and topographical data.
Source Web Site: SLOSH (FEMA)
Secondary Site: SLOSH (NOAA/NHC)
Training Materials:
SLOSH training manual
Other Related Web Sites:
Hurricane Evacuation Studies
CAMEO (includes ALOHA and MARPLOT)
CAMEO is actually a suite of three integrated software applications:
CAMEO ® is a system of software applications used widely to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. It is one of the tools developed by EPA’s Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Response and Restoration (NOAA), to assist front-line chemical emergency planners and responders.
Overview:
The CAMEO system integrates a chemical database and a method to manage the data, an air dispersion model, and a mapping capability. All modules work interactively to share and display critical information in a timely fashion.
CAMEO:
CAMEO is an information and database management tool. It contains a chemical database of over 6,000 hazardous chemicals, 80,000 synonyms, and product trade names. CAMEO provides a powerful search engine that allows users to find chemicals instantly. Each one is linked to chemical-specific information on fire and explosive hazards, health hazards, firefighting techniques, cleanup procedures, and protective clothing. CAMEO also contains basic information on facilities that store chemicals, on the inventory of chemicals at the facility (Tier II) and on emergency planning resources. Additionally, there are templates where users can store EPCRA information. CAMEO connects the planner or emergency responder with critical information to identify unknown substances during an incident.
ALOHA
ALOHA is an atmospheric dispersion model used for evaluating releases of hazardous chemical vapors. ALOHA allows the user to estimate the downwind dispersion of a chemical cloud based on the toxicological/physical characteristics of the released chemical, ALOHA helps planners make comparisons, develop optional spill scenarios, and help them visualize what might happen.
MARPLOT
MARPLOT is the mapping application. It allows users to "see" their data (e.g., roads, facilities, schools, response assets), display this information on computer maps, and print the information on area maps. The areas contaminated by potential or actual chemical release scenarios also can be overlaid on the maps to determine potential impacts.
Web Site: CAMEO
Training & Seminars:
A list of certified CAMEO trainers
Training Materials & Tools
Several resources for building your skills
Technical Info:
• FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions & Other Info
• Hot Items
Current or other important information like software patches, bug alerts, etc.
Knowledge Assessment:
Multiple choice quizzes about HAZUS-MH functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how CAMEO, ALOHA, and MARPLOT are applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support:
Contact information for support using CAMEO, ALOHA or MARPLOT
Other/Companion Web Sites:
CAMEO (NOAA)
ALOHA (NOAA)
MARPLOT (NOAA)
CATS (Consequences Assessment Tool Set)
CATS is a GIS-based hazard, consequence and response analysis for public health and safety developed by the Science Applications International Corporation for the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). It provides a comprehensive package of hazard prediction models (natural and technological) and casualty and damage and assessment tools. CATS also accepts real-time data from local meteorological stations.
Web Site: CATS
Product Order Site: DTRA / CATS
Training & Seminars:
A list of training courses, seminars, and associated information, including links to the Calendar of Events
Technical Info:
• Technical Info
General technical information
• Videos & Demos
Slide presentation on using CATS
Knowledge Assessment:
Multiple choice quizzes about CATS functionality and applications
Case Studies:
Short articles and maps describing how CATS is applied in a variety of disciplines
User Support:
Contact information for support using CATS
User Forums:
Interact with other CATS Users
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