State of preparedness; feasibility & impact of program to prioritize prevention/mitigation, etc.

This legislation directs the Commonwealth to conduct a comprehensive study on establishing a state-led program focused on proactive disaster prevention and risk mitigation. By analyzing the feasibility and long-term economic impact of such a strategy, the bill aims to shift Virginia's emergency management approach from reactive cleanup to active infrastructure reinforcement. For Arlington residents, this could translate into more resilient public utilities, better-protected flood-prone areas, and potentially lower insurance costs over time. By identifying systemic vulnerabilities before disasters strike, the state hopes to safeguard local communities, protect critical regional transit corridors, and reduce the financial burden of future recovery efforts on both the state budget and individual taxpayers.