Arkansas HAZUS User Group (ARHUG)
Explore ARHUG
External Links
- Arkansas Tech University
- Emergency Administration and Management Program
- Arkansas Pope County-Tech Emergency Response Team
- International Emergency Management Student Association
Contact ARHUG
- Ed Leachman, Interim Head
- Department of Emergency Administration and Management
- Arkansas Tech University
- 402 West O Street
- Dean Hall 110
- Russellville, AR 72801
- p: 479.964.0536
- f: 479.356.2091
- e:
What We Do
The purpose of the Arkansas HAZUS User Group (ARHUG) is to facilitate the use of the HAZUS-MH models for flooding and earthquake risk assessment in Arkansas and to form the basis for both pre- and post-disaster decision-making. ARHUG should create a framework through which professionals, volunteer organizations and individuals can collaborate to more effectively conduct risk management. This group has support from FEMA Headquarters, FEMA Region VI, Arkansas State and local governments, academia, non-profits, and the public sector.
HAZUS-MH uses GIS technology to combine hazard layers with building inventory and demographic databases and applies a standardized loss estimation and risk assessment methodology. This software currently addresses the risk associated with three natural hazards; flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes. Key goals of this group are to expand the application of and to improve and refine the capability of HAZUS to support the threats specific to Arkansas.
To fulfill these goals ARHUG will:
- Assist government agencies, regional organizations, counties, communities, and businesses in Arkansas using HAZUS-MH
- Ensure continued technical and planning support
- Provide opportunities for training and education
- Serve as a focal point for collecting “best practices”, and
- Provide feedback to FEMA in the areas of software enhancements and user support.
By bringing together technical, policy, and emergency management specialists, the ARHUG will establish a solid risk assessment resource base for Arkansas.
News from Region VI
- President Declares Major Disaster For Massachusetts
- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm and flooding beginning on December 11, 2008, and continuing.
- By the Numbers 018
- AUSTIN, Texas -- Federal and state disaster assistance for Texans affected by Hurricane Ike continues to grow daily. The total now tops $1.8 billion.
- FEMA Increases UTMB Funds to $73 Million
- AUSTIN, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a total of $73 million in funds for the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) on Galveston Island.
Last updated: Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:03:25 EST
HUG Announcements
- University Clearinghouse Member
- The Arkansas HUG and Arkansas Tech University are proud to participate in the formation of the HAZUS University Clearinghouse.
