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Cedar Falls and Independence, IA Case Study


FEMAThis study examines the value of buyout programs as a hazard mitigation strategy. The avoided damages in Cedar Falls and Independence in 1999 have proven the value of the buyout investment. More than $7 million in potential savings have been realized in these two cities alone.

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