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Federal, state, and local policymakers should plan for and mitigate potential natural hazards.

Federal, state, and local governments should engage in post-disaster recovery efforts that reach all populations, including older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.

Policymakers should take steps to foster housing stability during declared emergencies. Among the temporary measures they should consider are: 

Government budgets reflect the priorities of policymakers. They specify what programs and activities the government will support and how to raise the money needed to fund them.