Comprehensive Data Management System (CDMS)

New Tool in HAZUS-MH MR3

The CDMS is a complimentary tool to HAZUS-MH MR3 that provides users with the capability to update and manage statewide datasets, which are currently used to support analysis in HAZUS-MH. The CDMS will function as a single user or shared desktop application. Click here to view larger graphic.

Currently, HAZUS-MH users are required to undertake a large amount of manual effort to incorporate new data in the statewide datasets according to their predefined formats. To reduce this effort, the CDMS will streamline and automate raw data processing, the conversion of external data sources into HAZUS-MH compliant data, and the transfer of data into and out of the statewide datasets. Processing sitespecific level and aggregate information at the census block and tract levels will be supported. All new data brought into the system will be validated.

Once data are imported in the statewide datasets, the CDMS will allow users to query, sort, export and print information. A backwards compatibility utility will be in place for upgrading previous versions of HAZUS-MH databases to HAZUS-MH MR3. The CDMS will replace the Building Information Tool (BIT) and Inventory Collection and Survey Tool (InCAST) that are currently available on HAZUS-MH DVD.

CDMS Modules

The CDMS is comprised of four modules: the aggregate, site-specific, backward compatibility, and import modules. The aggregate, site-specific, and backward compatibility modules work together. Raw data can be used to generate aggregated data, and if the raw data has location information, then site specific data can also be generated at the same time. Similarly, aggregated data can be generated when generating site-specific data. The backward compatibility component will apply the data conversion and use the aggregate data and site-specific data components to generate the data in HAZUS-MH format. The updated data in a study region can also be applied to the state data geo-databases.

Backward Compatibility Module

This module allows the partial or complete upgrade of either site-specific and/or aggregate data from older versions of HAZUS to the most recent release. The state data backward compatibility module allows the user to upgrade data created in HAZUS-MH version 1.0, MR1 or MR2 formats to the used in HAZUS-MH MR3.

Aggregate Module

The aggregate module allows the user to:

Capture demographic data
Update the aggregated data (square footage, building count, building and content exposure, and demographics) and Occupancy to Building Type Mapping Schemes to state data geo-databases

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Site Specific Module

The site specific module has the following capabilities:

Allows the user to update for earthquake,hurricane, and flood parameters for essential facilities
Capture bridge and tunnel data
Capture various transportation and utility facilities data
Update HAZUS state data geo-databases with the data captured, i.e., ability to update EF.mdb, HPLF.mdb, TRN.mdb and UTIL.mdb. FLSg.mdb, FlVeh.mdb

System Requirements for CDMS

Hardware	Pentium® IV with 800 MHz system bus and 2.6 GHz (or better) core speed 1 GB RAM Note: Allows for fast import, export, and query for large areas.
Computer Storage: Free Hard Disk Space	80 MB Moderate Allows for base Statewide data and temporary storage for file imports.
Hardware Accessories	CD-ROM reader with 12x minimum read speed for software installation Graphics Card with 1024 x 768 minimum resolution Mouse, Keyboard, and 19" Monitor
Supporting Software	Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Microsoft Windows XP SP1 and SP2 (U.S. English Version) ArcGIS 9.2 SP2 or greater

CDMS in the News

FEMA Launches HAZUS-MH Web Portal Project with South Carolina Emergency Management Division (January 2007)

FEMA and the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) kicked off a project to develop a HAZUS-MH Web-Based Portal Project. This pilot project will enable users to upload, download, and manage HAZUS-MH datasets, and to use this enhanced inventory data to perform HAZUS-MH analyses.

South Carolina Completes Phase 1 of the CDMS Web Portal (January 2008)

South Carolina Emergency Management Division has completed Phase 1 of the pilot project to develop a Comprehensive Data Management System (CDMS) Web Portal. Download the presentation, CDMS Web Portal Version 1.0: The standardized role-based application to update statewide HAZUS-MH datasets.This PowerPoint® presentation describes the process and project in detail.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Feb-2008 19:52:43 EST