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HAZUS99, the Earthquake Loss Estimation Program
 Entry ID: 01-HAZUS-99

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Summary
Abstract: 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 ... View entire text
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Link: GET RELATED SERVICE METADATA (SERF)
Description: HAZUS: The Flood Information Tool (FIT).

Link: GET RELATED SERVICE METADATA (SERF)
Description: Hazards U.S. - Multi-Hazard (HAZUS-MH).
Service Citation
Originators: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Title: HAZUS
Provider: National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)
Edition: 1999
URL: http://www.nibs.org/?page=hazus
Service Keywords
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >GEOLOGICAL ADVISORIES Parameter Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >HYDROLOGICAL ADVISORIES Parameter Definition
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Science Keywords
ATMOSPHERE >ATMOSPHERIC WINDS >SURFACE WINDS Parameter Definition
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >FLOODS Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES >EARTHQUAKE MAGNITUDE/INTENSITY Parameter Definition
SOLID EARTH >TECTONICS >EARTHQUAKES >EARTHQUAKE OCCURRENCES Parameter Definition
ISO Topic Category
CLIMATOLOGY/METEOROLOGY/ATMOSPHERE
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
INLAND WATERS
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
Ancillary Keywords
Natural Disaster
Earthquakes
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Service Provider
NIBS > National Institute of Building Sciences Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://www.nibs.org

Service Provider Personnel
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
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 1999-12-17
SERF Last Revision Date: 2013-02-21
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