 Coping With Disasters - Dependable Tips and Helpful Information from your Better Business Bureau
The U.S. sustained 62 weather-related disasters in the period from 1980 to 2004 -- a period in which overall damages and costs reached or exceeded $1 billion at the time of the event. Fifty-three of these disasters occurred since 1988 with total unadjusted damages/costs of nearly $260 billion. Seven events occurred in 1998 alone--the most for any year in the summary period, though other years have recorded higher damage totals. Here's important information from the Better Business Bureau to help you, your family and your business cope with the aftermath of a major weather-related disaster.
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