
The resource provides an overview of hazard-resistant building code adoption in FEMA Region 2. It highlights the importance of building codes in disaster resilience and explains the significance of tracking code adoption for enhancing public safety and property protection. The fact sheet outlines the role of building codes in disaster resistance, return on investment, and mitigation efforts. It also discusses the purpose of tracking code adoption, including informing FEMA policies and laws related to disaster recovery and federal funding assistance requirements.