Studies have shown that for every dollar spent on pre-disaster mitigation, the Federal government saves seven dollars or more in future damages.
Mike Quigley: “Studies have shown that for every dollar spent on pre-disaster mitigation, the Federal government saves seven dollars or…”
On the recordApril 13, 2021
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Quigley emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of investing in disaster mitigation.
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