CDMS Web Portal Version 1.0

CDMS Web Portal: FEMA’S SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR UPDATING STATEWIDE DATASETS

CDMS Web Portal Version 1.0

The standardized role-basedapplication to update statewide

HAZUS-MH datasets


Purposes of the Web PortalPurposes of the Web Portal

Provide a process-oriented approach that will allow users to import and manage HAZUS-MH Level 1 datasets

Increase the user base by requiring only internet access and a minimal amount of software in order to utilize the system.

Provide flexibility and control by providing a role-based system that can clearly define responsibilities among users.


Process Oriented ApproachProcess Oriented Approach


Update ProcessUpdate Process

If user has exported an Excel spreadsheet, user makes changes in the data, then saves in .xls format.

If user has exported to Geodatabase, user makes changes to the data in GIS software or Access.

New records can be added at this time as well.


Import ProcessImport Process

Datasets can be imported from:• ESRI Personal Geodatabase File (.mdb)

• MS Excel Spreadsheet (.xls)

• ESRI Shape File (.shp)

• MS Access Database (.mdb)


The Web Portal is a role-based systemThe Web Portal is a role-based system

Users can be assigned rights to update their area of responsibility, no matter how large or small.

Roles can be defined and assigned by a system administrator.

• Specific counties• Specific data layers (fire stations, etc.)• Any combination of the above. A role can even be

created for statewide access (all counties and layers)

After roles are created, users are added to the system and assigned to roles.


RecapRecap

The web portal will provide a process-oriented approach that will allow users to import and manage HAZUS-MH Level 1 datasets .

It should increase the user base by requiring only internet access and a minimal amount of software in order to utilize the system.

It will provide flexibility and control by providing a role-based system that can clearly define responsibilities among users.


Potential Future EnhancementsPotential Future Enhancements

Development of a downloadable desktop program that will allow the Web Portal to update HAZUS study regions and accept import from study regions to the repository.

Employ GIS to provide more graphic-based content.

CDMS Web Portal Version 1.0

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