Announcing Version 3.0 of the Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) Tool Flyer

The document announces the release of Version 3.0 of the Substantial Damage Estimator (SDE) Tool by FEMA. The updates to the tool focus on enhancing performance, data accessibility, and usability. The SDE Tool can import and export data significantly faster than the previous version, allows users to access the underlying database, and includes numerous enhancements based on user feedback. The tool is designed to assist State and local officials in determining Substantial Damage in compliance with local floodplain management ordinances, specifically supporting reconstruction efforts following disasters caused by various hazards.