Preventing Disasters: Enhanced Support for At-Risk Communities
This act aims to better prepare communities for natural disasters like floods. It increases financial and technical support for the most vulnerable areas, including low-income and minority communities. As a result, citizens in these regions can expect safer infrastructure and better planning, reducing the risk and costs of future catastrophes.
Key points
Increased funding for disaster prevention projects, from 6% to 15% of aid funds.
Prioritization of the most at-risk communities, including low-income and environmental justice communities, in accessing assistance.
Up to 90% of mitigation activity costs can be covered for small, impoverished, and environmental justice communities.
Introduction of guidelines for incorporating climate change into planning and building flood-resistant infrastructure.
Creation of a central database to track post-disaster and pre-disaster mitigation spending, aiming to improve fund utilization efficiency.
Expired
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