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Let's Mitigate
Disaster Mitigation is any action or measure that either prevents that occurrence of a disaster or reduces the severity of its effects.
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For every dollar spent on mitigation, approximately four dollars are saved in reduced losses, according to an independent study conducted by the National Institute of Building Sciences.
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LSU’s Louisiana House showcases hazard-resistant design. Get tips and a checklist for making your home or business hazard resistant.

  Helpful FEMA Resources
Best Practices Portfolio: Examples on how others have used mitigation techniques to reduce losses in homes, businesses and in their community
Avoiding Hurricane Damage: A Checklist for Homeowners
Coastal Construction Manual: Principles and Practices of Planning, Siting, Designing, Constructing, and Maintaining Residential Buildings in Coastal Areas (3rd ed.)
Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your House