01/23/2026
In 2018, a hurricane destroyed much of Mexico Beach. Except for one house, built with concrete, rebar, and a wind-resistant roof. It survived, standing alone in a sea of rubble.
The damage went deeper than property:
📉 3 years of near-zero commercial activity
🧳 Roughly 300 residents moved away
🏗️ Rebuilding continues to this day
That lone surviving house is a reminder that the right preventive measures today can save lives and protect communities from future disasters.
Research shows every $1 invested in disaster preparedness can save $7 in economic losses and $6 in damage and cleanup.
Preparedness pays, but the biggest benefit isn’t dollars. It’s saving lives and building safer, stronger communities.
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