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Preparing for 21st Century Risks

Revitalizing American Manufacturing called “Urgent National Priority”
By Tom Ridge and Robert B. Stephan | Wednesday, July 25, 2012

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The United States is at-risk of being unprepared to recover from disaster — whether it’s terrorism, floods, and hurricanes, or pandemic influenza and cyber disruption. We have become increasingly reliant on foreign suppliers for products needed in the wake of catastrophic events.

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Preparing for 21st Century Risks

Takeaways

America’s dependence on other countries for critical manufacturing capacity leaves the United States less safe and less secure in the face of a major catastrophic events.

Improving and hardening our infrastructure is critical to preventing and mitigating catastrophic events such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

There is a direct connection between a strong domestic manufacturing sector and America’s ability to prevent, mitigate, recover from, and rebuild quickly in the wake of catastrophic events.

Resources

Video: Preparing for 21st Century RisksFormer Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge Says Infrastructure an "Urgent National Priority"

Washington Post: Reliance on Imports Leaves U.S. Vulnerable to Disasters, Report Says

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The Facts

The United States must revitalize its manufacturing industry to better protect itself from a host of potential disasters.

26% plus

How many of America’s bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete?

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$60 billion

How much disruption would a tsunami that closed the ports of LA and Long Beach cause?

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33% decline

Change in manufacturing employment during the in the 2000’s?

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How many of America’s bridges are either structurally deficient or functionally obsolete?

26% plus

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How much disruption would a tsunami that closed the ports of LA and Long Beach cause?

$60 billion

Learn  More

Change in manufacturing employment during the in the 2000’s?

33% decline

Learn  More

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We may not be able to predict when catastrophic events will occur, but we can do much to ensure that America is equipped to prepare for, respond to, and minimize the impact when disaster strikes.

Relying on a potentially hostile trading partner in a time of need puts our national security at risk.

–Former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge

Image - We may not be able to predict when catastrophic events will occur, but we can do much to ensure that America is equipped to prepare for, respond to, and minimize the impact when disaster strikes.
Image - We may not be able to predict when catastrophic events will occur, but we can do much to ensure that America is equipped to prepare for, respond to, and minimize the impact when disaster strikes.

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