03_What is hazard mitigation?

In this episode, Jason and Wesley pick up where they left off in Prep101. They discuss the concept of hazard mitigation, which can decrease your disaster risk and save you lots of money and headaches. How can homeowners mitigate some common hazards? Check out this mitigation fact sheet from FEMA that has some ways you can mitigate wind and flood damage for your home?https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/mitigation_homeowners_fact_sheet_2017.pdfDid you know that on average, hazard mitigation saves $6-8 for every dollar invested. Don’t believe us, check out the research.https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_mitsaves-factsheet_2018.pdfFor our special guests in this episode, welcome Brandon Troutner and Austin Grant of Farmers Insurance in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They offer some valuable insight into the world of insurance, highlighting the need to make sure you understand your policy and coverage to effectively transfer your risk.https://agents.farmers.com/wy/cheyenne/brandon-troutnerDisasterClass is brought to you by:Instinct ReadyInstinct Ready is working to educate, prepare, and equip the everyday person for disasters through comprehensive education and premium products. DisasterClass listeners can get 10% off sitewide at instinctready.com with promo code DisasterClass. Shop items like the U-PAK pro, the most versatile, practical, and functional 72-hour survival system available. Or learn how to plan for disasters with the Community Emergency Planning online course. Visit www.instinctready.com today, because preparedness starts at home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit irjay.substack.com