09/24/2019
https://congress.gov...
"When you're talking about measuring the results of mitigation, it's harder to measure something that doesn't happen than it is to measure something that does happen."
"Proactive mitigation strategies are necessary to build resilience before disasters, so communities have a chance to bounce back."
"Climate change and the related severe weather events have changed the disaster landscape and are devastating communities nationwide."
"We must also continue to prioritize the equitable distribution of these investments to disadvantaged communities that may be hit hardest by disasters."