2017 Marks Costliest Year on Record for Natural Disasters Making Investing in Disaster Mitigation More Valuable than Ever
The National Institute of Building Sciences found that every $1 spent on mitigation can save the U.S. $6 in future disaster costsWASHINGTON - A new report from the National Institute of Building Sciences highlighted the unprecedented importance of mitigation investment as 2017 marked one of the costliest years on record due to weather-related disasters. Total costs exceeded $300 billion, and natural disasters continue to pose a serious threat across the U.S. The report