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Experts are weighing in on the need to reassess the current approach to disaster funding. Past FEMA administrator highlighted the troubling pattern of repeatedly asking Congress for additional funding in the aftermath of disasters. He pointed out the necessity of breaking this cycle, stressing that solutions extend beyond mere financial allocations to include measures that encourage communities to adopt stronger building codes, as recommended by the International Code Council (ICC).
This aspect of disaster preparedness is crucial as communities become more resilient and less reliant on federal aid following disasters. The dialogue around these topics continues, questioning how to incentivize local initiatives intended to fortify community structures and systems against future disasters.