USEHAZUS Forum

Technology Helps Safeguard Citizens: Risk Assessment Data Compilations Map Quick Road to Recovery during Iowa Floods

2009-03-09T15:48:50+00:00

On June 9, 2008, Johnson County Emergency Management Director anxiously watched as floodwaters rose to record levels of 28 feet upstream. Forecasts called for even more rain, painting a frightening picture for the County. HAZUS-MH ability to estimate the potential impacts of a flood provided the team with information about what would likely happen when the water reaches 28 feet.
Download this report at fema.gov

Missouri Structural Assessment and Visual Evaluation (S.A.V.E.) Coalition

2009-02-03T20:03:17+00:00

S.A.V.E. is looking for volunteers.
Click on the link below for the brochure.
This is posted on behalf of Sue Evers, FEMA R7

Earthquakes in the Midwest - Town Hall Meeting

2009-01-29T14:22:32+00:00

An Earthquake Town Hall meeting for the Kansas City Metro area will be held on February 19, 2009.
An earthquake occurs just about every day somewhere in the Midwest, yet many people in the Kansas City area may not know anything about them. Even though the chance of a damaging earthquake affecting this area is low, there is a need to be aware of the earthquake hazard that exists in Kansas and Missouri. This program is designed to inform local citizens about our earthquake threat, planning which is taking place to help coordinate the response after a major earthquake in the Midwest, and steps you can take to better prepare for such an event. Hear from local, state, and federal officials about these topics, ask questions about earthquakes, and take home valuable information for your family, home, or business.