Florida HAZUS User Group
The Florida HAZUS User Group (FLHUG) was formed in June, 2006. The group was formed to coordinate data development, provide training opportunities, and champion the use of HAZUS within Florida. Officers and committee chairs were elected in January, 2007.
Early on, it was identified that regional chapters within Florida would also be beneficial. Regional contacts have volunteered for some areas and the Southeast Florida HAZUS User Group is the first regional chapter supporting the state group.
Join FLHUG Mailing List
Send an email to be added to the offical FLHUG Mailing List.
FLHUG and FEMA Region 4 Partner on Comprehensive Data Management Web Portal
The Florida HAZUS User Group, FEMA Region 4, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management are partnering on a project to implement a Comprehensive Data Management Web Portal for the State of Florida. This portal will enable better data to be available for use with HAZUS in the state.
Next Southeast Regional Florida Hazus Users Group (SERF-HUG) Meeting to be held June 17th 2008 1:30-3:00 PM
The next Southeast Regional Florida HAZUS Users Group meeting will be held Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM. The meeting will be held in room MARC 145 at the FIU University Park Campus. The MARC Building is at the IHRC (International Hurricane Research Center). Participants can park either in the Blue or Gold parking garage (visitor parking).
FIU University Park Campus
11200 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, Florida 33199
FLHUG featured for HAZUS-MH Best Practices
The State of Florida was recently recognized as a leader in the use of HAZUS-MH, including an article highlighting the use of HAZUS-MH in Florida since 2004. A PDF may also be downloaded here.
FLHUG Recognized at National Conference
FLHUG received a Organization and Data Management award during the 2007 HAZUS-MH Annual User Conference. The award was presented by Paul Wong and Eric Berman of FEMA Headquarters. Florida was recognized for innovative user group organization and data management practices related to cooperating to update GIS data used for mitigation and damage analysis. The award was accepted by Rick Burgess, President Florida HAZUS User Group. The conference was well attended by Florida organizations and individuals which was the inaugural HAZUS-MH Annual User Conference held in San Diego, California. The conference was held in conjunction with the 2007 ESRI International User Conference. More than 300 GIS professionals registered and attended this event including Jack Dangermond, President of ESRI who addressed the group during the closing ceremony.
FLHUG Participates in National HUG Conference Calls
Representatives from the FLHUG regulary particpate in National HUG Conference Calls.
