Sentences with phrase «decade of major disasters»
The number of uninsured victims, experts say, shows that even after a decade of major disasters, understanding and communicating risk remains a weak spot in America's preparedness.
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In past decades, when the services of professional home inspectors were virtually nonexistent, buyers were forced to take risks on home purchases with hidden problems, unexpected repair costs, and sometimes major disasters.
For example, the number of major flood disasters worldwide has grown over the last several decades, increasing from 6 major floods in the 1950s to 26 in the 1990s.