Disaster Mitigation

Can Pro Bono Resources Help Us Prepare for the Next Disaster?

Aaron Hurst | Posted 06.06.2011

Aaron Hurst

Pro bono service is better deployed not for disaster relief but instead for disaster prevention or mitigation. These aren't as immediately gratifying but can still make a tremendous impact.

Haiti Earthquake Shows Need for Disaster Mitigation

Alyssa Battistoni | Posted 05.25.2011

Alyssa Battistoni

Disaster mitigation--for example, retrofitting buildings or restoring natural barriers like wetlands--is extremely cost-effective, but receives much less funding than disaster relief.

Alyssa Battistoni | Posted 05.25.2011

Alyssa Battistoni

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