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 Throughout history, communities have faced various disasters, both natural and human-induced. According to an International Monetary Fund study, since 2010, more than 700 disasters have been registered worldwide, affecting more than 450 million people.1 Moreover, the report indicated that, since the 1990s, average annual damages have risen from $20 billion to approximately $100 billion USD, and the upward trend in such losses is expected to continue.