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The Front Range flood of September 2013 caused widespread damage over about 2,000 square miles and 18 counties. Credit: National Weather Service
When a natural disaster like a flood, fire or hurricane hits a community, what factors go into a rapid recovery? What makes that community resilient, able to bounce back better than ever?