SoCalHUG Summer 2005 General Meeting
Date: Monday, June 27, 1 pm to 4 pm
Location: University of Southern California, Seeley G. Mudd Building, Room 124
Hosted by the Southern California Earthquake Center
Directions are below; a map is available. Parking and refreshments will be provided.
FEMA has released a much-improved "Maintenance Release 1 (MR1)" version of the HAZUS-MH GIS software used to estimate losses due to earthquakes, floods, and wind.
On June 27, 1-4pm, the Southern California HAZUS Users Group (SocalHUG) will meet to learn about the new features and capabilities of HAZUS-MH, which includes new loss estimation models for flood and wind hazards, in addition to an improved earthquake model. HAZUS-MH software developers from across the country will be present to describe the new features and models, and answer your questions. Also, a recent SCEC/USGS study will be presented which used HAZUS-MH for estimating losses resulting from earthquakes on the Puente Hills fault. The presentation will include a brief overview of how to create your own earthquake shake maps (with the SCEC/USGS "OpenSHA" software) and import these into HAZUS-MH. We will conclude with a general discussion of how to function as a HAZUS User Group, how we can share data and other resources, and how we can bring HAZUS user training to southern California.
Directions (see map):
- From the Harbor Freeway (110) South or North, exit at Exposition Blvd.
- Go WEST on Exposition.
- Turn RIGHT at Vermont Ave.
- Next turn RIGHT at Jefferson Blvd.
- Go about 80 feet and turn RIGHT into USC Gate 8.
- Tell the attendant that you are attending a HAZUS meeting with the Southern California Earthquake Center in the SGM Building and you will be given a parking pass.
- After parking, exit on the opposite side of the building from which you entered, walk past the USC Lyons Center (gym) and turn RIGHT onto McClintock Ave.
- Walk SOUTH on McClintock to Downey Way and turn LEFT.
- The Seeley G. Mudd building is the tall building at the corner of McClintock Ave. and Downey Way. Enter from Downey Way.
- The meeting will be held in the Seeley G. Mudd Building, room 124.