Introduction to the Hazus-MH 2.0 Comprehensive Data Management System

Description

The Hazus-MH Comprehensive Data Management System (CDMS) helps Hazus-MH users generate more accurate hazard loss estimations by integrating their own data into the Hazus-MH analysis process. In this course, you will learn the basic workflow for importing site-specific and aggregate data to update Hazus-MH inventories. This course focuses on the process of using CDMS rather than Hazus-MH data requirements or data preparation.

Who Should Attend

Hazus-MH users and GIS and database managers who support Hazus-MH users.

Learn How To

• Explain the basic components of the Hazus-MH inventory.
• Describe the general capabilities of the Hazus-MH CDMS.
• Import Hazus-MH-ready data into the Hazus-MH state inventory.

To complete course exercises, you need the following software:

• ArcGIS 10.0 for Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor, or ArcInfo)
• ArcGIS 10.0 SP1 for Desktop
• CDMS
• Hazus-MH 2.0

Note: Hazus-MH 2.0 requires a 32-bit operating system. Please review the additional requirements for Hazus-MH 2.0

Hazus-MH overview

Role of inventory in Hazus

Relationship of inventory to study regions

• Test your understanding

Inventory update strategies

CDMS overview

Specifying a state database

Querying a database

• Software demonstration

Site-specific inventory tools overview

• Software demonstration

Aggregate inventory tools overview

• Software demonstration

Inventory update options

Update the site-specific inventory

• Familiarity or experience with Hazus-MH is recommended, but not mandatory. Additionally, experience with ArcGIS software and an understanding of database tools and concepts is recommended.
  
• Existing knowledge of Hazus-MH database requirements or completion of the E317: Comprehensive Data Management Using Hazus-MH Federal Emergency Management Agency course is also recommended.