San Diego and Imperial County HAZUS User Group (SDIHUG)
Explore SDIHUG
External Links
- California Emergency Management Agency
- County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services
- Regional Technology Center
- San Diego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Imperial County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (draft)
Contact SDIHUG
Bruce Ferguson
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858.385.2105
What We Do
The San Diego and Imperial County HAZUS User Group (SDIHUG) was formed March of 2009. SDIHUG aims to build partnerships and strategies to manage multiple hazards facing the southern border counties of California through the use of FEMA’s HAZUS software. We are looking for stakeholders from various disciplines and organizations to join us.
Our Goals include…
providing a forum for discussion
encouraging local training opportunities
promoting the use of HAZUS in the region
developing collaborations on projects and data
conducting public outreach and education on the use of HAZUS
News from San Diego and Imperial County
Comprehensive Data Management for HAZUS-MH course offered for November 14-16, 2009
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Sign up for the Great California ShakeOut Earthquke Drill
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News from Region IX
- Federal Aid Programs For California 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 California.
- President Declares Major Disaster For California
- WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Craig Fugate today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for California to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms, flooding, and debris and mud flows during the period of January 17 to February 6, 2010.
- FEMA/Territory Work To Restore Infrastructure Damaged During September 29, 2009 Earthquake, Tsunami, And Flooding
- PAGO PAGO, AS -- After a federally declared disaster, funding for the repair or rebuilding of damaged public infrastructure is a critical part of the recovery process. Accordingly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through its Public Assistance (PA) Program, will reimburse the Territory of American Samoa for 90% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. Additionally, the President has authorized 100% Federal share of assistance for a 30 consecutive day period chosen by each applicant for debris clearance and emergency work required as a result of the September 29 disaster.
Last updated: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:52:07 EDT
HUG Announcements
Read the Forum thread about HAZUS in the News in San Diego
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San Diego HAZUS User Group Meets at ESRI GIS Conference in July
Next Meeting
Winter, 2009
HUG Resources
SANGIS - The Region’s Source for Geographic Data
