The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety examined building policies in 18 Atlantic and Gulf Coast states and found that despite the increasing severity of natural disasters, many of those states have relaxed their approach to codes — or have yet to impose any whatsoever.
A report released by the National Institute of Building Sciences found that every $1 the federal government spends on mitigation projects reduces future costs by an average of $6.
A report released by the National Institute of Building Sciences found that every $1 the federal government spends on mitigation projects reduces future costs by an average of $6.
The group advised local officials on making buildings, communications, energy systems, transportation and water more able to withstand severe weather and climate change.