National Capitol Region

HAZUS User Group Call

November 21, 2013 10:00 AM EST

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NCR HUG Call Details

Conference Call Details: 1. Dial-in: 1-267-507-0240

2. Conference code: 697620

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Agenda • Welcome + Announcements

• Statewide Geospatial Coordination – Next Steps

• Mohiuddin Shaik – HAZUS Presentation Status of utilizing HAZUS in the State of West Virginia

• Jenna McGee – HAZUS “How to” Presentation Building Depth Grids with HEC-GeoRAS

• HAZUS Ready Data + Geospatial Web Portals

• Reminder - HAZUS Data & Training Collaboration

• Request for Volunteers – Next NCR HUG Call

• Adjourn

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Announcements Upcoming HAZUS Courses at EMI

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) has the following HAZUS training course available:

E172 HAZUS for Flood: December 2-5 2013

E174 HAZUS for Earthquake: December 9-12 2013

E170 HAZUS-MH for Hurricane: Jan 13-16 2014

E296 Application of HAZUS-MH for Risk Assessment: Jan 20-23 2014

E179 Application of HAZUS-MH for Disaster Operations: Jan 27-30 2014

E317 Comprehensive Data Management for HAZUS-MH: Feb 3-6 2014

E176 HAZUS for Floodplain Managers: Mar 17-20 2014

E313 Basic HAZUS-MH: Mar 31 - Apr 3 2014 & Aug 4- 7, 2014

E317 Comprehensive Data Management for HAZUS: Aug 11-14 2014

To apply for a HAZUS training course, please visit: http://training.fema.gov/Apply/

To enroll, download the Admission Application or contact Philip Moore at (301) 447-1248

For further information on registration, please visit training.fema.gov/emiweb

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Announcements GIS Services Upgraded at the Map Service Center

Series of improvements on the Map Service Center (MSC)

These upgrades include:

• National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) data is now searchable through Map Search

• NFHL databases are downloadable from MSC Product Catalog

• Effective DFIRM Databases have been replaced by the NFHL Databases, which are

available at no charge

• New NFHL Status Page for the latest updates, announcements, and links to data

• County/Community NFHL Databases are refreshed for updates on a daily basis,

ensuring that the public now has free, steady access to the most up-to-date flood

hazard data. Updated descriptions and documentation are also now available and will

serve as a resource to help users get the most out of the NFHL dataset.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the FEMA Map Information

eXchange (FMIX) at 1-877-FEMA-MAP

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Statewide Geospatial Coordination Next Steps

Individual State calls

Including the SHMO, NFIP coordinator, State GIS Officers, and University professors

• How can we evaluate the available Statewide geospatial data?

• Barriers to data accessibility

• Centralized Storage

Many jurisdictions expressed the need for statewide data assessments and a centralized storage location

Data Survey - Statewide geospatial assessments

Tom Mueller – CALU http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7BFTYQT

• Provided to the County GIS departments and many of the PA EMAs and the Keystone EMA LinkedIn Page.

• Survey available until December 2,2013.

• The results will be utilized to assess Statewide geospatial data availability, and applicability to enhanced risk assessments

Future Trainings in Region III – State specific?

Tools and workflows – streamline input of multi-jurisdictional data

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WV Hazus 2.1 Statewide Analysis and Mapping Tools

National Capitol Region Hazus User Group Call Presentation, Nov 21, 2013

Mohiuddin Shaik, P.E., CFM, GISP

Water Resources Department Manager

• 55 counties

• Land area = 24,230 square miles

• 2012 population = 1.86M (ranked 38th in US)

• Population density = 77/square miles (ranked 29th in US)

• Media household income = $38,029 (ranked 48th in US)

Mountain State – Beautiful West Virginia

Source: courtesy of world wide web

Existing Data Review and Validation Study

Hazus 2.1 Analysis

Custom Reports and Maps

Map Book Application

Google Earth Based Application

Value Added Applications Demo

Conclusion and Q/A

Presentation Outline

Review and Using Available WV Data

Approximately 25% of State of WV

13 Counties selected based on 4 criteria:

Topographic Variations – relatively flat, hilly to mountainous terrain

Geographic location – to cover most of the state

Demographic variations – from densely to sparsely populated (Person/Sq Mi)

Size – small size to the larger (Sq Mi)

Upgrade – Rerun Research and Validation Study

Approx 25% of WV Included in this Study

Study Results

COUNTY % DIFF IN TOTAL BUILDING LOSS (MR3 - 2.1)

SIZE Pop Density

MANNINGS - N

NAME AAL 10-YR 25-YR 50-YR 100-YR 500-YR

(Sq Mi) (/Sq Mi)

MR3 Version 2.1

Cabell 224% 272% 196% 203% 245% 179%

288 344

0.08

0.04, 0.12, 0.16

Berkeley 14% 19% 5% 11%

322 323

0.08

0.033, 0.16,0.12

Boone -36% -42% -36% -34% -30% -24% 503 52 0.08 0.16

Jefferson 42% 28% 28% 18% 212 202 0.08 0.16 and 0.033

McDowell -24% -33% -22% -18% 535 21 0.08 0.16

Braxton -27% -31% -28% -29% 516 28 0.08 0.16

Taylor -5% 4% 5% 16% 176 93 0.08 0.16

Brooke 393% 374% 341% 327% 92 267 0.08 0.16

Clay -37% -45% -52% -49% 344 31 0.08 0.16

Pendleton -34% -35% -33% -33%

698 13

0.08

0.16 and 0.033

Fayette -52% -44% -39% -42% 668 73 0.08 0.16

Logan -40% -34% -31% -16% 456 83 0.08 0.16

Monongalia -30% -19% -22% -25%

366 228

0.08

0.16 and 0.12

LEGEND COUNT %

NO SIGNIFICANT VARIATION 2 15%

MR3 - UNDER ESTIMATES 8 62%

MR3 - OVER ESTIMATES 3 23%

15%

62%

23%

Study Results

Improved H&H, Algorithms in 2.1

Increased Accuracy in 2.1

Increased Reliability in 2.1

Similar Effort for Upgrade or Re-run

Leads to Informed Decision Making

Recommend Re-run with 2.1

Study Conclusions

Major Tasks

Perform Hazus Level I analysis at county level with 10 sq. mile drainage areas. Analyze data to include runs by watershed for AAL

Delineate Floodplain

Run Analysis

Run AAL Analysis

Post Processing and data compilation

Provide printed reports in custom format

Electronic Deliverables in PDF

Customized Reports – State Level Aggregates – Customized Reports

Major Tasks

Provide mapped report output in custom format

HPR Exports

Electronic Deliverables

Data Dictionary

HPR’s and geo-database

Statewide Hazus Level I Analyses for five output variables

(by Census Block) for the 10-, 25-, 50-, 100-, and 500-year flood events Building Loss Debris Depth Grid Shelter Displacement Total Loss

Over 1,550 state overview and county-based maps

~ 350 customized Hazus Summary Reports

Consolidated Geodatabase with output layers and tabular data

Statewide Analysis

User Specific Multi Level - Deliverables

1. Basic user level deliverables

2. Mid user level deliverables

3. Advanced GIS user level deliverables

4. Advanced GIS/Hazus user level deliverables

Ensure Stakeholder Adoption and Use

Value added applications

FREE TECHNOLOGY BASED TOOLS AND APPS

STATEWIDE MAP BOOK APPLICATION

GOOGLE EARTH APPLICATION

SMARTPHONE APP EXTENSION - CONCEPT

LEVEL II INTEGRATION - CONSIDERED – Essential Facilities

– DFIRM HEC-RAS Depth grids etc.,

Hazus 2.1 Standard GSR Reports

Hazus 2.1 Standard AAL Reports

Kanawha County

Building Loss Map

Kanawha County

Depth Grid Map

Kanawha County

Shelter Needs Map

Statewide Map Book Application

Statewide Map Book Application

Statewide Map Book Application

Statewide Map Book Application

Statewide Map Book Application

Statewide Map Book Application

Statewide

Total Loss Map

Google Earth Application

Google Earth Application

Google Earth Application

Google Earth Application

Google Earth Application

Google Earth App – Cabell County Demo

Hazus 2.1 HPR’s

Comprehensive Geodatabase

10m DEM

24,231 square miles

10 square mile DA

55 counties

1,761 Streams

55 hpr files

350 GSR/AAL Reports

1550 plus Custom Maps

55 Google Earth App files

Thousands of machine hours

Over 135 gigs of data

1 ArcGIS geodatabase

1 happy client

Project Stats

Hazus Flood Loss Estimation Module

Services include: •Flood hazard identification •Flood loss estimation model development •GIS program development •Communication & Outreach •Training •Software assessment •Identify future applications •Study results management •Data distribution •Engineering - H&H Analyses •Mapping •Program Management

Baker’s Original

Hazus MH Flood Loss Estimation Methodology

1. Define Hazard: (Flood Surface - Ground Surface)

2. Define and Overlay Inventory

4. Estimate Losses

3. Determine Damage

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HAZUS AAL and AAL Usability Projects

Services Include: •Hazus Level I Analysis for Continental United States, •3,104 Counties, 89 Shorelines •100 ft (30m) DEM, 10 Sq. Mi •Riverine and Coastal •Program Development •Program Management and Leadership

Flood Risk Report Flood Risk Map Flood Risk Database

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL

THANK YOU!

Contact Details: Mohiuddin Shaik, P.E., CFM, GISP Water Resources Engineering Department Manager Email: mshaik@mbakercorp.com

Building Depth Grids with HEC-GeoRASJ. McGee

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Things Needed to Get Started

HEC-RAS model that is already georeferencedHEC-RAS 4.1.0 or later is preferred

ESRI ArcGIS 10.0 or 10.1(this demo completed with 10.1)

HEC-GeoRAS toolbar installedhttp://www.hec.usace.army.mil/software/hec-georas/downloads.aspxDownload HEC-GeoRAS_10.0_Setup.msi (then double click to install)

A DEM covering the study reachPreferably the same one used for the original modeling if possible

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Export HEC-RAS Model

Open the RAS modelOpen the correct study Plan that has the profile to be mappedExecute the Plan to ensure there are no errorsVerify which Profile name (within the Plan) has the data to be mapped

On the HEC-RAS ‘File’ menuClick ‘Export GIS Data…’

– Provide Export File path and name– Keep the “.RASexport.sdf” extention

– Select Reaches to Export– Select Profiles to Export– Choose additional options as needed

– Always keep the defaults checked.– Check the additional options if you plan to use them

or if your model includes that type of data

– Click ‘Export Data’

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HEC-GeoRAS Toolbar Set-up

Convert SDF to XMLBrowse to SFD file saved from RASBrowse to a location and provide a name for the XML file

– By default the program will use the same path and name with the new extension

On the ‘RAS Mapping’ menuChoose ‘Layer Setup’

– Provide a ‘New Analysis’ name– Browse to RAS Export XML file– Choose terrain type and browse to file– Browse to an output folder location– If using a TIN terrain, set a reasonable

rasterization cell size– Click ‘OK’

Due to current design differences, HEC-RAS exports data in SDF but GeoRAS reads data in XML. In future versions of HEC-RAS the data will export in XML directly.

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Mapping Water Surface and Depth Grid

On the ‘RAS Mapping’ menuChoose ‘Import RAS Data’

– Click ‘OK’– View messages as the import runs and watch for

potential errors

On the ‘RAS Mapping’ menuChoose ‘Inundation Mapping’

– Choose ‘Water Surface Generation’– Select the Profile to map– Keep the other defaults as set– Click ‘OK’

On the ‘RAS Mapping’ menuChoose ‘Inundation Mapping’

– Choose ‘Floodplain Delineation Using Rasters’– Select the Profile to map– Choose other options as desired (defaults okay)– Click ‘OK’

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View Final Results

Water Surface Depth Grid Floodplain

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Quick Review

Export GIS Data from HEC-RAS modelConvert SDF file to XMLHEC-GeoHMS Layer SetupImport XMLCreate Water SurfaceDelineate FloodplainView Results

Jennifer R McGee PE,CFMProject Engineer/GIS Analyst

AMEC E&IChantilly, VA

Tel 703.488.3816jenna.mcgee@amec.com

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New Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit

This Web-based resource is one of several FEMA commitments for mitigation

planning in the FY13 Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plan.

• Provide resources and guidance for communities to consider climate

change impacts as part of their mitigation planning process.

• Developed by FEMA and Baker AECOM

• Available on NCR HUG Use HAZUS Resources page:

http://www.usehazus.com/ncrhug/resources

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New HAZUS Ready Data

FEMA Region III Risk MAP HAZUS Hpr. Files:

Available on PASDA to download and to preview, with metadata files.

• FTP Download ftp://www.pasda.psu.edu/pub/pasda/fema/HAZUS/

• The Keyword Search link to the data http://www.pasda.psu.edu/uci/SearchResults.aspx?originator=&Keyword=hazus&sessionID=63783699220135893522&searchType=keyword&entry=PASDA&condition=AND

From the Search Results page click on any of the HAZUS project titles to view the metadata.

FEMA Region III Risk MAP Depthgrids:

Available on PASDA to download and to preview, with metadata files.

• FTP Download ftp://www.pasda.psu.edu/pub/pasda/fema/ (Click on the Depth Grids link to go to the list to download)

• A mention of the Flood Depth Grids on the New Data page http://www.pasda.psu.edu/news/newdata.asp

• The Keyword Search link to the data http://www.pasda.psu.edu/uci/SearchResults.aspx?originator=Federal%20Emergency%20Management%20Agency&Keyword=DFIRM%20Depth%20Grid&searchType=keyword&entry=PASDA&condition=AND&sessionID=63783699220135893522

• When you see the list of depth grids on the Search Results page click the lightning bolt next to any of them to preview the data. From the Search Results page click on any of the depth grids on the list to view a summary of the data and the link to the metadata.

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New Geospatial Web Portals

• FEMA Region III Risk MAP Information Portals: www.riskmap3.com/ – Building Footprints, Critical Facilities, DFIRM Data, Flood Depthgrids, Flood Hazard Areas, Water

Surface Elevations

– Data Extract

– Address Locator

– Draw and Measure

• USGS Flood Inundation Mapper: http://wim.usgs.gov/FIMIReview/FloodInundationMapper.html

– (not released to pubic)

– Flood Inundation map libraries used to communicate where flood may occur over a range of river levels.

– Connected with real-time and forecasted river levels at USGS stream gauges

– Helps communities identify immediate risk to flooding

• Stream Stats: http://water.usgs.gov/ – Analytical tools for water resource planning and management, engineering design applications,

such as design of bridges

– Easily obtain stream flow statistics, drainage-basin characteristics, and other data on streams

Questions for USGS tools: Mark Roland – mroland@usgs.gov

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Reminder: HAZUS Data & Training Collaboration

NCR HUG Google Drive shared site has been set up to facilitate

HAZUS data and training collaboration. This site will allow any

registered user to

(1) post a description of data/results they have to share with others,

(2) post a request of enhanced datasets or results that other’s might have

already done,

(3) post information about an upcoming training, and

(4) post a request for training on a specific or general topic.

• To register, email your Gmail ID to Jenna (jenna.mcgee@amec.com)

and the files will be shared with you. If you do not already have a

Gmail ID, it is free to sign up for one.

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Next Call

Thursday December 19, 2013 at 10:00 AM EST

Use the same number and conference code:

Call 1-267-507-0240 and enter this conference code # 697620

**Request volunteer for next month’s presentation

• Recent HAZUS project

• HAZUS “How to” presentation

Meeting notes and an updated presentation with audio will be sent out after this call

Adjourn

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