"Data Standardization Guidelines for Loss Estimation – Populating Inventory Databases for HAZUS®99", prepared jointly by ImageCat Inc., and ABS Consulting for the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, is available for download.  

The guidelines are aimed at facilitating a comprehensive and standardized approach to loss estimation for the State of California, but are applicable throughout the US.  The guidelines provide HAZUS®99 users with data update prioritization ratings and procedures for enhancement of default building stock and lifeline inventory data.  An update extending the guidelines to HAZUS®MH is anticipated.  

Click to download the Report (.pdf)

Click to download the Appendices (.pdf)

For additional information, contact:

Ed Bortugno at CA OES (Edward_Bortugno@oes.ca.gov)
Charles Huyck at ImageCat, Inc. (ckh@imagecatinc.com)
Hope Seligson at ABS Consulting  (hseligson@absconsulting.com).