Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Fact Sheet

This fact sheet summarizes findings from the National Institute of Building Sciences' Natural Hazard Mitigation Saves Interim Report, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of mitigation measures that exceed minimum building code requirements. It presents benefit-cost ratios for above-code and public-sector mitigation for riverine flooding, wind (including tornado safe rooms), earthquake, and wildfire at the wildland-urban interface. The document emphasizes the economic and safety benefits of resilient construction for various building types and community settings. It is intended for a broad audience involved in building design, construction, policy, and public safety.