A Better Way To Prepare And Protect America For Catastrophes
Contrary to popular belief, the epicenter of the strongest earthquake to ever strike the continental U.S. was not in California, but in Missouri. It was so powerful that it changed the course of the Mississippi River.
Twenty states, including Hawaii and every state that borders the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, face the threat of hurricanes every year.
As the population of the U.S. has swelled, so has the risk of Americans facing a catastrophe, whether it’s a tornado, hurricane, flood or earthquake.
Home values have also increased in areas prone to natural disasters, and many of those homeowners have their net worth tied up in their homes. This puts their biggest financial asset at risk.
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita revealed America is not as prepared for natural disasters as it should be. While we can’t stop them from occurring, we can do a better job preparing and protecting America from their consequences.
National coalitions such as Pro tectingAmerica.org, comprised of emergency management officials, first responders, disaster relief experts, insurers and...