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Central HAZUS User Group (CHUG)
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External Links
- Google Group
- The Polis Center
- Michigan State University Department of Geography
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency
- Indiana Emergency Management Agency
Contact CHUG
Kevin Mickey
Director, Professional Education and Outreach
The Polis Center
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
1200 Waterway Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
p: 317.278.2582
f: 317.278.1830
e: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Jonathan Sorg, CFM
Environmental Specialist
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Division of Water
Flood Management Program
2045 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: 614-265-6780
Fax: 614-265-6767
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What We Do
The CHUG (Central HAZUS Users Group) was formed with the intent of providing a means of collaboration between HAZUS users within FEMA Region V (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin). This group looks at software problems, HAZUS projects, and the overall general use of the HAZUS software. Sharing the successes and failures between users helps to bring the entire region together in planning for natural disasters.
CHUG Mission
The overall goal of the CHUG is to maximize the potential of HAZUS and to get the most out of its results within the region.
News from Region V
- FEMA Encourages Midwesterners to Resolve to Be Ready in 2012
- CHICAGO, Ill. -- As 2011 draws to a close and Midwesterners get ready to ring in the New Year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region V office is encouraging everyone to Resolve to be Ready by taking some simple steps to prepare for emergencies.
- Need a Last Minute Gift Idea? Give the Gift of Preparedness
- CHICAGO, Ill. -- The holidays are just around the corner and for those still looking for the perfect gift, consider giving the gift of preparedness. Emergency supplies for a disaster supply kit are a great addition to any holiday list, since many of the items are low-cost and easy to find. Best of all, disaster kit supplies can go a long way toward protecting your friends and families for any emergency.
- FEMA Awards $1,667,191 Grant to Winnebago County
- CHICAGO, Ill. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $1,667,191 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to Winnebago County, Ill., for the acquisition and removal of 12 homes in Edgemere Terrace that have been repeatedly damaged by flooding.
Last updated: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:33:08 EST
HUG Announcements
Next CHUG Conference Call is:
March 22, 2012 1pm Eastern Time
May 17, 2012 1pm Eastern Time
July 18, 2012 1pm Eastern Time
September 6, 2012 1pm Eastern Time
November 15, 2012 1pm Eastern Time
IUPUI Director Earns Homeland Security Award for Emergency Management Education
Book Chapter Published
Emergency Management in Higher Education: Current Practices and Conversations includes a chapter by the 3RiversHUG and CHUG leaders.
HUG Resources
Meeting Minutes
View and download minutes from past CHUG meetings.
CHUG Best Practices - HAZUS-MH Project Documentation
Part of the Central HAZUS-MH Users Group Best Practice Series.
New Madrid and Wabash Valley Scenarios
USGS U.S. Earthquake Scenarios and actual earthquakes…
Note to find the shapefiles/geodatabase shake maps for HAZUS click the desired scenario or event (U.S. Only) and then the download link. These files are towards the right.
