Natural hazard mitigation and insurance : the United States and selected countries have similar natural hazard mitigation policies but different insurance approaches / [signed by Orice M. Williams].

Author/creator Williams, Orice M.
Other author United States. Government Accountability Office.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoWashington, DC : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Description40 p. : digital, PDF file
Supplemental Contenthttps://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS111346
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Portion of title United States and selected countries have similar natural hazard mitigation policies but different insurance approaches
Abstract GAO was asked to (1) identify policies used by other countries to reduce losses caused by natural hazards; (2) examine the extent of international cooperation among selected countries, including the United States, to mitigate natural hazards; and (3) identify approaches that other industrialized countries use to insure natural hazard risk and regulate insurers.
General noteTitle from title screen (viewed Mar. 2, 2009).
General note"December 22, 2008."
General note"GAO-09-188R."
General noteGPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Technical detailsMode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 3/2/2009: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09188r.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Technical rpt numberGAO-09-188 R
GPO item number0545-A-04 (online)
Govt. docs number GA 1.41:GAO-09-188 R

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