HurricaneMitigation invests in anticipatory works to reduce storm impact
StartupRealities No 90 HurricaneMitigation is an international climate change relief charity that helps areas in the path of hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones to prepare for higher-incidence and higher-strength storms as a result of global warming. The charity is funded by the governments of industrialised countries. Some 80% of the funding is disbursed to help disaster-prone regions to act in advance to minimise potential property damage and loss of life, while the remaining 20% is spent on post-storm relief measures. STORM-PROOF TECHNOLOGY An example of mitigation measures is the use of long screws to attach house roofs to walls and foundations, instead of the use of nails. Research shows that nailed roofs are much more likely to be damaged or blown away in a storm than roofs fixed with screws. Another storm-proof technology in coastal and littoral areas with a high risk of storm surges and flooding is the construction of houses on stilts/columns. CEO QUOTE "Act in ant...