Comment Submitted by SmarterSafer Coalition

Summary: The SmarterSafer Coalition, a national coalition of environmental, taxpayer, and insurance organizations, supports the FEMA Review Council's final report and its recommendations for disaster preparedness and mitigation. They specifically advocate for strengthening pre-disaster mitigation, improving the long-term fiscal sustainability of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through risk-based pricing, and streamlining administrative processes to ensure taxpayer dollars are used efficiently.