South Carolina HAZUS User Group (SCHUG)

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Melissa Berry
Risk Assessment Coordinator
CDMS/Web Portal Administrator
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
2779 Fish Hatchery Road
West Columbia, SC 29172
p: 803.737.8856
e: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

What We Do

The South Carolina HAZUS Users Group (SCHUG) was formed in October 2008 to increase coordination and collaboration between state-wide emergency managers, GIS users, and educational institutions. The state, with support from FEMA, has created a Web Portal that allows the Comprehensive Data Management System (CDMS) software to be accessed online by multiple users. The Web Portal will allow HAZUS-MH data to be updated and uploaded continuously. The data will permit the state to perform improved hazard assessments for use in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

SCHUG Mission

Use HAZUS-MH software to reduce the loss of life and property caused by natural and technological hazards in South Carolina through its implementation into the preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation stages of emergency management.

SCHUG Goals

Develop partnerships with all counties in South Carolina, the University of South Carolina, the College of Charleston, and other state agencies.

Improve HAZUS-MH loss-estimation and risk assessment through the statewide use of the Web Portal and Comprehensive Data Management System to update and maintain data.

Continue to increase the quality of loss estimation and hazard data in South Carolina.

Share project success nationwide.

News from Region IV

FEMA Monthly Update: Projects Completed, Started And Moving Along: BILOXI, Miss. -- The beacon of the Biloxi Lighthouse was turned on this past month for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, marking both an actual and symbolic step in Mississippi's rebuilding progress. The structure, renovated with assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi Management Agency, gleams as if new - as will much of the state when recovery work is completed.

Federal Aid Programs For North Carolina Disaster Recovery: Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obamas major disaster declaration issued for North Carolina.

President Declares Major Disaster For North Carolina: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of North Carolina. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms and flooding during the period of December 18-25, 2009.

Last updated: Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:37:53 EDT

HUG Announcements

SCHUG Conference Calls
The next SCHUG call will be held on April 1, 2010 at 2:00pm. Please send Melissa Berry any topics you would like to discuss.

A Reminder to all CDMS Participants and County Emergency Managers
The next statewide update of Essential Facilities is coming up soon! Please send in any data that you would like to incorporate into the CDMS Web Portal. Email Melissa Berry with any questions.

CDMS Web Portal Project is a Success
The first data update using CDMS was a success with participation from 23 of the 46 counties in South Carolina!

Want to Become a Member of the SCHUG?
The SCHUG is currently seeking members for the user group.

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