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Brookings Institution report asserts it is time to take steps now to reduce the costs of future mega-catastrophes - Policy Brief
Sharing and Reducing the Financial Risks of Future "Mega-Catastrophes" - Complete Document
Report on the impacts on consumers from potential state & national legislation

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New York University Center for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response

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