Three Rivers HAZUS User Group (3RiversHUG)
Explore 3RiversHUG
External Links
- California University of Pennsylvania
- CUP Earth Science Department
- Geographic Information Sciences and Emergency Management Program
- 3RHUG Yahoo Group
Contact 3RiversHUG
Dr. Thomas Mueller, Coordinator
Department of Earth Science
California University of Pennsylvania
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
p: 724.938.4255
f: 724.938.5780
e: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
What We Do
3RiversHUG is a forum for southwestern Pennsylvania public, private, and academic organizations that use HAZUS software and related technologies to develop public policy and programs for building disaster-resistant communities.
3RiversHUG Mission
To offer a forum for southwestern Pennsylvania public, private, and academic organizations that use HAZUS-MH software and related technologies to develop public policy and programs for building disaster-resistant communities.
3RiversHUG Objectives
To advance opportunities for training in the use of HAZUS-MH software and technology,
To be a resource for hazard mitigation information and data,
To encourage and assist local governments in the establishment of hazard mitigation protocols,
To be a conduit for communication among public, private and third-sector (not-for-profit) institutions for hazard mitigation efforts and best management practices.
News from Region III
- FEMA Teams to Conduct Door-To-Door Campaign
- NEWPORT NEWS, Va. -- National flood insurance experts with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), will be reaching out to residents who sustained damage from the November Nor'easter / the remnants of Tropical Depression Ida. A door-to-door campaign to inform residents about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will occur Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in one of Norfolk's hardest hit areas.
- FEMA Encourages West Virginians To Take Precautions As Storm Approaches
- PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- For the second time in as many months, West Virginia is preparing for a major winter storm that could drop significant amounts of snowfall across sections of the central and eastern mountain counties of the state.
- FEMA Encourages Commonwealth To Take Precautions As Storm Approaches
- PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- For the second time in as many months, Virginia is preparing for a major winter storm that could drop up to 10 inches or more of snow across the southern portion of the state.
Last updated: Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:14:45 EDT
HUG Announcements
Book Chapter Published
Emergency Management in Higher Education: Current Practices and Conversations includes a chapter by the 3RiversHUG and CHUG leaders.
Dr. Jamie Mitchem Honored
3RiversHug to rename its outstanding service award.
3RiversHUG Biennial Meeting
We hope to have our second annual 3RiversHUG conference in August 2009
Jamie Mitchem HAZUS User of the Year
Congratulations to Jamie D. Mitchem, the first recipient of the National HAZUS User of the Month award.
HUG Resources
3RiversHUG PowerPoint
The 3RiversHUG Past, Present and Future, presentation by Jamie Mitchem.
3RiversHUG: CUP Students Begin A New Chapter in HAZUS History
In March 2006, the 3Rivers HAZUS User Group (3RiversHUG) made history-by voting to initiate a student chapter of the HAZUS user group at the California University of Pennsylvania.
3RiversHUG: Formed by the California University of Pennsylvania
The 3RiversHUG is a forum to develop public policy and programs for building disaster resistant communities.
