Environmental
Kansas tornado frequency makes wind mitigation an important consideration. From a real estate perspective, tornado mitigation features include:
AFlood barriers and levees
BBelow-grade safe rooms, wind-resistant roofing, and reinforced garage doors that can reduce insurance costs and increase marketability✓ Correct
CRetaining walls and drainage systems
DFire-resistant construction materials
Explanation
Kansas's tornado risk makes wind mitigation features valuable for safety and insurance purposes. Below-grade safe rooms, impact-resistant roofing, and reinforced connections can reduce insurance premiums and improve marketability.
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