According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested in hazard mitigation results in $13 saved.
Rick Larsen: “According to the National Institute of Building Sciences, every $1 invested in hazard mitigation results in $13 saved.”
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Larsen emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of investing in hazard mitigation.
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