极端天气正在迫使美国为住房制定更强大、更安全的建筑标准。 Extreme weather is pushing the U.S. to adopt stronger, safer building standards for homes.

极端天气事件的频率和严重性不断上升,促使人们紧急呼吁在整个美国建造更具复原力的住房,促使制定新的建筑标准和改造工作,以更好地抵御暴风雨、洪水和野火。 Rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events are driving urgent calls for more resilient housing across the U.S., prompting new building standards and retrofitting efforts to better withstand storms, floods, and wildfires. 专家强调用更强的材料、高地基、防火设计和改良隔热作为关键战略。 Experts emphasize stronger materials, elevated foundations, fire-resistant designs, and improved insulation as key strategies. 地方政府和保险人越来越多地要求或激励这些升级,以减少长期损害和成本。 Local governments and insurers are increasingly requiring or incentivizing these upgrades to reduce long-term damage and costs.