The article highlights the alarming increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters worldwide, emphasizing the urgent need for resilience among individuals and communities. Data from the U.S. indicates that the average number of high-cost disasters rose dramatically, from 3.3 per year between 1980 and 1989 to 23 in recent years, with 2024 witnessing 27 such events alone. This trend underscores the critical necessity for comprehensive disaster preparedness and response mechanisms, as communities face escalating risks and devastation from natural calamities.
Natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, with devastating consequences for both individuals and communities around the world. This trend highlights the urgent need for both individual and collective resilience strategies.
Between 1980 and 1989, there were an average of 3.3 natural disasters per year in the U.S. causing over $1 billion in damage, which surged to 23 annually in the last five years.
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