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Corresponding loss percentages as a function of damage state
| Damage state | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component | DS1 (slight) (%) |
DS2 (moderate) (%) |
DS3 (extensive) (%) |
DS4 (complete) (%) |
| Structural and nonstructural repair cost | 2 | 10 | 50 | 100 |
| Contents damage ratio | 1 | 5 | 25 | 100 |
Source: Data from FEMA (2009, 2017).
