Natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, with devastating consequences for both individuals and communities around the world. In the U.S., the National Centers for Environmental Information reports that between 1980 and 1989, there were an average of 3.3 natural disasters per year that caused more than $1 billion dollars in damage (adjusted for inflation). That number increased to an average of 23 per year in the last five years, with 27 such events in 2024 alone.
