Americans across the country have already faced a slew of natural disasters this year, from the devastating wildfires that burned across parts of Southern California in January to the deadly flooding that swept through Central Texas in July.
The spate of natural catastrophes in the first half of 2025 alone caused approximately $131 billion in overall economic losses, according to a July 29 report from the insurance company Munich Re.
Highlighting ways to avoid future losses, Thomas Blunck, a member of Munich Re’s management board, said in a statement that the implementation of more effective preventive measures, such as robust building construction and better infrastructure, was crucial….