During the past decade, HAZUS-MH has evolved into a powerful tool for mitigation and recovery planning and analysis. An increasing number of States, Tribes, and localities are using HAZUS-MH in the preparation of risk assessments and mitigation plans. HAZUS-MH is also being used to support post-disaster planning for recovery from hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods.

States, Tribes, and communities may obtain free HAZUS-MH software and training from FEMA. Information is available at www.fema.gov/hazus.

HAZUS-MH can be used by individuals and organizations with limited knowledge of hazard analysis, as well as by those with extensive expertise in the earth, building, and GIS sciences due to its diverse range of options.