Florida HAZUS User Group. "formally organized in January 2006, when the group met to elect officers, create committees, and adopt a charter. Membership in the FLHUG allows first responders, emergency managers, and decision makers from public and private organizations to build and strengthen a cohesive, informed emergency management community that can continually create stronger and more accurate mitigation plans. People interested in disaster mitigation have learned that, as members of FLHUG, they benefit not only from the scenarios generated by HAZUS-MH, but also by the lasting working relationships they develop with colleagues in different fields. Spanning public and private domains, GIS professionals, emergency managers, researchers, medical personnel, legislative contacts, local planners, technical experts, American Red Cross workers, facility managers, and government officials can all use the FLHUG to communicate with and learn from each other-sharing resources and supporting each other's work to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. In addition to user networks, strong support from the Florida Division of Emergency Management (DEM) and FEMA Region IV has been critical to the success of Florida's coordinated statewide program". (FEMA, The Florida HAZUS User Group (FLHUG), January 1, 2008)