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On June 4, FEMA released Hazus 7.2, an upgraded version of its hazard risk assessment desktop software, which is used by emergency managers, planners and researchers across the country. Hazus is a Geographic Information System-based risk assessment desktop software that provides essential hazard risk assessment information and modeling for communities in the United States.
FEMA encourages users to download Hazus 7.2. You can download Hazus 7.2 by visiting the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
The agency is releasing Hazus 7.2 to provide emergency managers, planners and researchers with enhanced risk assessment information and modeling for communities in the United States. In addition to floods and earthquakes, users can now estimate the real-time impacts of earthquakes in ArcGIS Pro’s software.
Building on the strong foundations of Hazus 7.0 and 7.1 through ArcGIS Pro’s functionality enhancements, Hazus 7.2 adds the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Program’s ShakeMap model, which collects seismic data in real-time and can provide potential impacts of catastrophic events using U.S. Geological Survey earthquake modeling scenarios. It provides a more enhanced, streamlined application designed to save time, increase accessibility and improve data accuracy.
The earthquake capability in Hazus 7.2 bridges the gap left by Hazus 6.1. FEMA no longer supports Hazus 6.1 due to the retirement of its supporting system, ArcGIS Desktop, in March 2026.
To learn more about the updated Hazus release, read the Hazus Release Notes.
If you have any questions, email the Hazus Help Desk at FEMA-Hazus-Support@fema.dhs.gov. Stay informed about the latest developments by signing up for email updates.
FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry and Infrastructure Integration is hosting the June Business and Industry Call on Tuesday, June 16, from 3-4 p.m. ET.
Topics will include:
- An overview of Ready.gov preparedness resources.
- National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s 2026 Atlantic hurricane season outlook.
- An overview of the National Response Coordination Center.
- How to work with FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons.
- An overview of the National Business Emergency Operations Center.
- A question-and-answer session.
FEMA hosts monthly business and industry calls to update members, business and industry organizations and FEMA partners on the tools available during all stages of a disaster. Each month features different topics presented by experts from FEMA, interagency partners and business and industry organizations. For organizations interested in joining the National Business Emergency Operations Center, visit FEMA.gov/NBEOC.
Register for the call at FEMA Zoom Webinar. If you have questions for the presenters, you can email them to OB3I@fema.dhs.gov no later than June 12.
FEMA recently hosted a webinar on eligibility and application requirements for the current funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Through this program, FEMA is making $600 million available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, empowering them to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from flood disasters.
Visit FEMA’s website to watch the FY2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance funding opportunity webinar. It provides an overview of this funding opportunity, including recent amendments and important changes as of April 30.
Topics covered include:
- Tips for preparing and submitting high-quality subapplications and applications.
- Eligibility requirements for applicants, including states, territories and federally recognized tribal nations.
- A recorded question-and-answer session.
Applicants have until 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 6, to revise and re-submit their application to FEMA. States, territories and tribal nations may have an earlier deadline for subapplications. All applications must be submitted using FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Learn more about this funding opportunity and its recent amendments.
Apply for FEMA's FY24-25 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grants by July 23
FEMA is currently accepting applications for the Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding opportunities. Through this program, FEMA is making $1 billion in federal funding available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, empowering them to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from disasters like fires, floods, earthquakes and hurricanes.
FEMA held two national webinars to provide an overview of the funding opportunity. These sessions covered eligibility requirements and application guidance for states, local communities, tribal and territorial governments.
Watch the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 BRIC webinars at the links below:
The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, July 23.
Interested applicants and subapplicants may review the funding opportunity on Grants.gov. A fact sheet is available online summarizing the eligible projects and available funding.
For more information on the BRIC program, applicants should contact their FEMA Regional Office or visit the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities webpage.
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