| Contents

Acknowledgments

Executive Summary

1.  Introduction

Methodology

Outline of Report

2.  Background

Trends

Consequences

Key Stakeholders

3.  Executive Branch Actions

Data and Information: Collection, Analysis, and Distribution

Funding: Cost Reduction and Hazard Mitigation

Waivers and Credentialing

4.  Congressional Actions

Legislative Modifications

Disaster Funding

5.  The Roles of the Private Sector and Public-Private Partnerships

Communication and Coordination

Citizen Involvement

Developing Resilience

6.  Conclusions and Recommendations

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