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IEDC invites you to take advantage of these no-cost online learning events. Attend all remaining three – or any combination – of the new Free “Economic Recovery in Disaster Impacted Communities” 2012 webinar series. Based on real pre-disaster planning and post-disaster experiences, each seminar will equip you to plan and sustain your community’s economic recovery in the wake of disaster.

In 2011, in the United States alone, natural disasters caused approximately $59 billion in damages. Around the world, the number soars to $365 billion. Over the past 10 years, disasters have caused an estimated $400 billion in damage in the United ...

Recognizing that recovery from the drought that affected much of the farm belt will be a lengthy process, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the scheduling of four regional meetings which will outline available resources to assist with local, regional and state recovery efforts.

In 2011, in the United States alone, natural disasters caused approximately $59 billion in damages. Around the world, the number soars to $365 billion. Over the past 10 years, disasters have caused an estimated $400 billion in damage in the United ...