Resilience Lunch and Learn Losses Avoided Webinar (2020)

This webinar presents findings from FEMA's Building Codes Save (BCS) Study, which quantifies the financial benefits of adopting hazard-resistant building codes for new construction across the United States. It details the methodology and data sources used to estimate losses avoided due to modern codes, focusing on flood, hurricane wind, and seismic hazards. The presentation highlights state-level results, the impact of code adoption on direct property damage, and opportunities for further risk reduction. The resource is intended for professionals and officials involved in building code adoption, mitigation planning, and disaster risk reduction.