Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves: 2017 Interim Report

The 2017 Interim Report on Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves outlines the economic benefits of exceeding select provisions in building codes, such as the International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC), and the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC). It evaluates the national benefits of federal mitigation grants from agencies like FEMA, EDA, and HUD, highlighting reductions in future deaths, injuries, repair costs, and other economic losses. The report presents benefit-cost ratios for various hazards, emphasizing the importance of building beyond code requirements to enhance disaster resilience.