07/24/2019
https://congress.gov...
"Research shows that for every dollar we invest in mitigation funding, we save $6 from reduced damage after a disaster."
"However, FEMA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund still gets shortchanged every year. That needs to change."
"Based on the outcomes from the 2017 storms, particularly in Puerto Rico, there is no question that the Federal Government's response needs improvement."
"That starts with investing more in preparedness before a disaster occurs, with the hope of saving lives and property and reducing costs after a disaster."