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Rick Larsen: According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested in hazard mitigation results in $13 saved.

On the recordApril 30, 2024
According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested in hazard mitigation results in $13 saved.
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Rick Larsen
Democratic · Washington

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Larsen emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of investing in hazard mitigation.

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