Disaster Recovery Reform Act

Unites States [2018]

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The Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA) was enacted in 2018 in the United States. This legislation aimed to improve disaster recovery efforts and reduce future disaster costs. A key focus of the DRRA is to promote advance mitigation strategies, such as relocating structures from flood-prone areas and rebuilding with more resilient, hurricane-proof designs.1

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), an independent U.S. government organization, is central to disaster relief. Since 2003, it has been part of the Department of Homeland Security. FEMA coordinates resources before, during, and after disasters, though it has faced criticism for bureaucracy. The increasing frequency and severity of disasters due to climate change present ongoing challenges for FEMA's adaptation and response efforts.21

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In response, Congress enacted the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018. Among its goals was reducing the cost of future disasters through advance mitigation efforts, including, for example, relocating structures out of flood-prone areas and, in the event of a disaster, rebuilding hurricane-proof structures.
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In response, Congress enacted the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018. Among its goals was reducing the cost of future disasters through advance mitigation efforts, including, for example, relocating structures out of flood-prone areas and, in the event of a disaster, rebuilding hurricane-proof structures.
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