Canadian HAZUS User Group (CanadianHUG)

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Bert Struik
National Resources Canada
Vancouver, BC
604-375-6413
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What We Do

The CanHUG (Canadian HAZUS Users Group) was formed in January 2011 to provide a forum for HAZUS users and stakeholders on Canadian application of HAZUS. This group shares information on HAZUS applications in disaster risk reduction, the use of the HAZUS software, expansion of HAZUS capability, and the implimentation of a HAZUS North America, adaptable to all countries, while the group defines its role during its formative stage. It is affiliated with a more broadly scoped Canadian group looking at risk assessment for decision making in disaster risk reduction (RAUG - Risk Assessment Users Group).

Currently CanHUG is facilitated by the Quantitative Risk Assessment Project of the Natural Resources Canada Program for Public Safety Geoscience. To participate, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Geological Survey of Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia.

CanHUG Mission:

The CanHUG mission will be developed by the group, as it understands the scope of its participant needs and aspirations.

CanHUG Initiation Objectives:

-Foster and support a network of stakeholders in the Canadian application of HAZUS
-Create opportunities to learn HAZUS and its use
-Share HAZUS stories
-Share best practices in operating HAZUS and its use

Bert Struik, NRCan 2011 4th Quarter Hazus User of the Year

Congratulations to Lambertus Struik, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), for his outstanding work with Hazus-MH. Dr. Struik has been a lead contributor in building knowledge transfer and capability for use of Hazus in Canada. He has attended several Annual Hazus Conferences and coordinates both a Canadian Hazus Users Group (CanHUG) and a Risk Assessment Users Group (RAUG), connecting Hazus and risk assessment users across Canada and with the Washington Hazus User Group (WAHUG).

Dr. Struik was instrumental in the August 2011 signing of the Canadian – United States agreement to share Hazus methodology, materials, and outreach between the two countries. He is connecting the two countries through the CanHUG and RAUG initiatives, which helps to improve cross border modeling of natural hazards. He hosts teleconferences for each group monthly and assists with the maintenance of the (CanHUG) website at http://www.usehazus.com/canadianhug.

Dr. Struik has extensive experience in developing and leading multidisciplinary and multi- jurisdictional projects. He has over 10 years of experience in contributions to Natural Resources Canada’s program policy, and managed NRCan’s national Natural Hazards and Emergency Response Program. He is an adjunct professor at Simon Fraser University’s Earth Sciences Department and Centre for Natural Hazards Research. He specializes in land use policy in geological hazard risk reduction and has a background in geological tectonics and mapping of Canada’s western mountains.

Prior to his involvement with Hazus, Dr. Struik was the manager for the Natural Hazards Program at NRCan. He is currently working on developing a collaborative land use guide for Canadian communities, using outputs and knowledge from Hazus. He sits on the Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) board and is one of the key organizers of the CRHNet 2012 symposium to be held in Vancouver. Dr. Struik will host a Canadian Hazus User Group meeting at this year’s symposium.

FEMA is proud to present Lambertus Struik with the 4th Quarter Hazus User of the Year Award for his outstanding commitment and achievement to the Hazus Program.

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Announcements

Risk Assessment User Group Conference Call
1st Wednesday of every month 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern Time

Canadian Hazus User Group Call
3rd Wednesday of every month 1:30-2:30 PM Eastern Time

877-413-4790 or 613-960-7514; code is 3381344#
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May 16, 2012 Presentation “Analyzing Flood Loss in ND”

CWRA/CGU 2012 National Conference

June 5-8, 2012 Banff Canada
EW4: Hazus Canada: Measure Earthquake and Flood Risk
The Hazus methodology successfully applies scientific methods to assess potential losses from earthquakes, floods and hurricanes. This special session provides information on the adaptation of Hazus for use in Canada, and the status of quantitative risk assessment and its implementation in risk-based land-use and emergency management decision support.

For past meeting notes

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CRHNet 2012

9th Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) Symposium
“Lifeline Connections for Resilience”
October 23 - 26, 2012
Sutton Place Hotel; Vancouver, BC
9th Canadian Risk and Hazards Network (CRHNet) Symposium
The 9th CRHNet Symposium explores the power, diversity, complexity
and necessity of relationships and partnerships as a foundation of
community resilience. The symposium promotes CRHNet’s values -
recognizing the importance of networks and interconnectivity across
all sectors. Download the flyer here.