Disaster Risk Discounts Begin to Reshape U.S. Housing Market

Night long exposure photograph of the Santa Clarita wildfire in CA. The Santa Clarita Valley mountains has drawn firefighters and emergency crews in the hills toward Acton. So far, the fire has burned 38,346 acres.

Natural disasters are gradually influencing U.S. housing prices, with homes in high-risk areas experiencing slower value growth compared to safer neighborhoods.

Six Community Projects Enhancing Disaster Resilience

ascenic aerial of rural landscape with highway near Houston, Texas

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, communities across the United States are stepping up their disaster preparedness efforts. From flood mitigation to infrastructure upgrades, these initiatives are focused on building resilience and reducing the impact of natural disasters.