Surviving disaster is a growing concern. Hurricanes, for example, are more powerful and more frequent. From 1970 to 1994, fewer than five hurricanes a year on average formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Since 1995, that number has jumped to more than seven. Scientists believe one of the reasons may be global warming.
Natural disasters are also increasingly costly.
Insurance companies are beginning to collaborate with government agencies and emergency management organizations, and to explore the use of new technologies to reduce the financial impact of disasters, according the report. AWEA Home Page 1999 by the American Wind Energy Association. May be freely distributed provided this notice is included. All other rights reserved.