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This bill matters because natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, causing billions of dollars in damage and immense personal hardship each year. Currently, many homeowners only take action after a disaster, relying on insurance payouts or government aid to rebuild. This bill shifts the focus to prevention, making it more affordable for people to strengthen their homes *before* a disaster strikes.
If this bill becomes law, more homes could be made resilient to future events, potentially reducing property damage, saving lives, and lessening the financial burden on individuals and federal disaster relief programs. Without it, homeowners might continue to defer costly mitigation upgrades, leaving them more vulnerable to the increasing threats posed by extreme weather and other natural hazards. It aims to empower individuals to protect their most valuable asset and promote community-wide resilience.
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This bill matters because natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, causing billions of dollars in damage and immense personal hardship each year. Currently, many homeowners only take action after a disaster, relying on insurance payouts or government aid to rebuild. This bill shifts the focus to prevention, making it more affordable for people to strengthen their homes *before* a disaster strikes.
If this bill becomes law, more homes could be made resilient to future events, potentially reducing property damage, saving lives, and lessening the financial burden on individuals and federal disaster relief programs. Without it, homeowners might continue to defer costly mitigation upgrades, leaving them more vulnerable to the increasing threats posed by extreme weather and other natural hazards. It aims to empower individuals to protect their most valuable asset and promote community-wide resilience.
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