FEMA's HAZUS-MH

Hazards U.S. Multi-Hazard (HAZUS-MH) is a nationally applicable standardized methodology and software program that contains models for estimating potential losses from earthquakes, floods, and hurricane winds.

HAZUS-MH was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under contract with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Loss estimates produced by HAZUS-MH are based on current scientific and engineering knowledge of the effects of hurricane winds, floods, and earthquakes. Estimating losses is essential to decision making at all levels of government, providing a basis for developing mitigation, emergency preparedness, and response and recovery plans and policies.

HAZUS-MH uses ArcGIS software to map and display hazard data and the results of damage and economic loss estimates for buildings and infrastructure. It also allows users to estimate the impacts of hurricane winds, floods, and earthquakes on built environments and populations. HAZUS-MH runs quickly to facilitate use in real time to support response and recovery following a natural disaster.

Federal, state, and local government agencies and the private sector can order HAZUS-MH free of charge from FEMA.

HAZUS-MH MR3 Now Available

The FEMA Mitigation Division announces the public release of HAZUS-MH
Maintenance Release 3 (MR3).
Order your free copy of HAZUS now.

New! FEMA Releases a HAZUS-MH MR3 Patch 1

The HAZUS-MH MR3 Patch 1 makes adjustments and incorporates improvements in the Flood and Earthquake models as outlined. The setup link will guide the user through the process.

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