HAZUS Used to Model Summer'2008 Iowa Floods

The value of HAZUS-MH in assessing potential flood damage was clearly demonstrated in Iowa during the summer 2008 floods. On June 9, 2008, the Johnson County Emergency Management Agency consulted with Shane Hubbard from the University of Iowa to run the model to assess the potential impacts of the approaching flood event. Of particular concern was the possible inundation of electric substations that supplies power to Iowa City.

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