Public Database on Billion-Dollar Disaster Costs and Trends
This law requires NOAA to establish and maintain a publicly accessible website and database detailing all natural disasters in the U.S. costing over one billion dollars. The goal is to provide citizens and authorities with easy access to data on the risks, costs, and trends associated with extreme weather events. This transparency helps communities plan for future preparedness and recovery efforts.
Key points
Creation of a new, public database detailing the costs, types, locations, and dates of natural disasters exceeding one billion dollars.
The database must include visual maps and graphs showing disaster trends over time, aiding risk assessment and planning for communities.
Information will be regularly updated at least biannually, ensuring citizens have current knowledge about weather hazards and their financial impact.
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