Purpose
This project used tools supplied by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to develop computer-generated models and what-if scenarios involving floods, earthquakes, and tornados in Muncie and Delaware County.  These results predict the aftermath of natural disasters including property damage values, tons of debris, number of lost lives, infrastructure damage, etc.  This work will enable the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency and local governments to improve the infrastructure and planning for these natural disasters.

Action
The team obtained the HAZUS-MH software from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and hosted a three-day regional training session conducted by the Indiana State Emergency Management Agency.  After being trained on the software, the students proceeded to model floods, earthquakes, and tornados of various intensities and locations, measuring the impact on Muncie and Delaware County infrastructure and residents.

Results
The results are compiled in a report detailing the specific aftermath of flooding of the White River to various depths; earthquakes of varying intensity from specific fault lines in and around Indiana; and tornados touching down in a series of locations throughout the city of Muncie.

Faculty Mentor
Fred Kitchens, Department of Information Systems and Office Management, Miller College of Business

Partner
Delaware County Emergency Management Agency; Bill Gosnell, Director

Students
Zac Adkins; Mike Broom; Joe Kempf; Carl Kittle; Travis Parisi; Thomas Vittetau; Shaun Wilson