New Englander at heart. @campbelledu alum. Senior Manager of all things Social Media & Digital Marketing for @ibhs_org. Tweets are my own.
Joined April 2012
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Did you see me shoot the hail cannon? Recent data shows hail is hiking insurance rates more than hurricanes!!! Watch what they are studying here at @IBHS_org :
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LIVE THIS MORNING: @ginger_zee talks with @wsoctv from the IBHS Hail Lab and even crushes some of our labmade, realistic hail!
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LIVE on @gma later THIS MORNING around 7:40 a.m. ET, @ginger_zee will impact this window with labmade, realistic hail!
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It’s so exciting to welcome @Ginger_Zee to the @IBHS_org Research Center this morning! 👏👏👏 Catch the live shot and full segment around 7:40 a.m. ET!
TODAY: We have @Ginger_Zee with @GMA at the IBHS Hail Lab this morning to share insights from our experts on our research and what homeowners can learn so they can better protect their properties before the next storm!
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
Months of preparation go into every @ibhshailstudy field study.
From 3D scanning roof panels and calibrating hail instrumentation to packing trailers and deployment gear, our team took the key steps that will allow them to collect the data that will drive the future of hail research and building resilience.
Watch the behind-the-scenes prep before they hit the road: youtu.be/4htmt3XanWM
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
Catch IBHS Senior Director of Wildfire Steve Hawks on @cal_fire’s Inside the State Fire Marshal’s Office Podcast, where he discusses science-backed methods to protect communities from wildfires.
🎧 Tune in here: bit.ly/49g9nVO
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
#DidYouKnow your porch should be just as prepared for the next storm as the rest of the home?
High winds can exploit weak & degraded connections on attached overhang structures like porches, carports and patio covers. When these elements fail, they can act as “damage amplifiers,” triggering a cascade of significant damage.
IBHS tested these structures to better understand this damage progression and our research found thoughtful design, strong connections, & proper maintenance can reduce risk.
Explore the research: youtu.be/ZljEwwiMDyY
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
How do you make resilience the standard and not the exception?
This week on the Disaster Discussions Podcast, Rachael Penton Gauthier continues the conversation with Managing Director of FORTIFIED, Fred Malik, on the @FORTIFIEDHome program’s early days to the road to 100,000 designations and becoming a nationally recognized standard for stronger homes.
🏠 Hear from Fred as he shares why verified performance remains central to resilience — and what it will take to scale FORTIFIED nationwide: youtu.be/znfLlZlP59k
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May 14
Want a closer look at what makes a FORTIFIED Roof stronger? 🏠
Watch as a #FORTIFIED expert breaks down an asphalt shingle roof assembly - step by step: youtu.be/dDyvjgrekHg
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
What does it take to turn science into a movement while making homes stronger across the country?
In this week's Disaster Discussions Podcast, @FORTIFIEDHOME experts Cliff Barros and Alex Cary share how lessons learned from Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina sparked a shift toward resilience -and helped grow the FORTIFIED program from early projects on the Alabama Gulf Coast to 100,000 homes nationwide.
🎧 Listen today at youtu.be/2lkyMpJOCsE.
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
May 20
100,000 FORTIFIED designations. 🏠
What started as research from the @IBHS_Org is now helping communities nationwide better withstand hurricanes, severe storms and high winds.
This milestone belongs to the homeowners, roofers, evaluators, insurers, builders, lawmakers and partners building a more resilient future together - and 100,000 is just the beginning.
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100,000 @FORTIFIEDHome designations. 🏠
What started as research is now helping communities nationwide better withstand hurricanes, severe storms and high winds.
This milestone belongs to the homeowners, roofers, evaluators, insurers, builders, lawmakers and partners building a more resilient future together - and 100,000 is just the beginning.
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
May 22
How do you make resilience the standard and not the exception?
This week on @IBHS_org's Disaster Discussions Podcast, Rachael Penton Gauthier continues the conversation with Managing Director of FORTIFIED, Fred Malik, on the FORTIFIED program’s early days to the road to 100,000 designations and becoming a nationally recognized standard for stronger homes.
🏠 Hear from Fred as he shares why verified performance remains central to resilience — and what it will take to scale FORTIFIED nationwide: youtu.be/znfLlZlP59k
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
Take a look inside our latest #hail research.
Engineers compressed hailstones to varying strength thresholds, then preserved & cross-sectioned ones that withstood testing. Using machine vision, we analyzed their internal structures to learn what makes some stronger than the rest.
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Apr 28
Reduce the risk of a "blue roof" after the next storm. Ask your roofing contractor for FORTIFIED.
Learn more at fortifiedhome.org/.
ALT A close-up of a blue tarp with grommets, featuring the text "This isn’t meant to be a roof." The logo "FORTIFIED Roof" is located in the bottom right corner.
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
An older or storm-damaged roof isn’t just cosmetic, it’s a vulnerability.
With #HurricaneSeason approaching, now is the time to take a closer look at your home’s first line of defense.
If you’re re-roofing, building to the #FORTIFIED standard can help reduce the risk of costly damage from high winds and torrential rain. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org/roof/.
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
Apr 29
Rebuilding after a disaster takes more than materials, but also the right people, skills and approach. 🛠️
In Part 2 of @IBHS_Org's Disaster Discussions Podcast, IBHS Director of Construction Shawn Macomber breaks down the biggest challenges facing the industry today, from labor shortages to building stronger for severe weather. He also shares how rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina shaped his path to the IBHS Research Center.
🎧 Listen now at youtu.be/bVD3YIoLpJk.
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
National Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today. The best time to prepare your home is before a storm is on the way. 🌀
Each day this week, we’ll share science-backed steps to reduce damage strengthen your property.
Start now by downloading the Hurricane Ready guide at ibhs.org/hurricaneready.
ALT Promotional image highlighting the importance of preparing for hurricane season. The text encourages starting an annual hurricane plan and includes steps like creating a plan for family and home, building an emergency kit, and staying informed. Visuals include a house in a storm and a checklist. The image is branded with "Hurricane Ready" and references National Hurricane Preparedness Week.
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Courtney Schultz retweeted
#DidYouKnow that hail can damage more than just your roof? 🏠 When strong thunderstorm winds drive hail sideways, it can impact siding and windows, increasing the risk of interior water damage.
Learn more about our hail and wind #research at ibhs.org/risk-research/wind/.
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Apr 22
When wind-driven rain gets inside your home, damage escalates fast. That’s why protecting doors and windows matters during severe weather.
FORTIFIED requires that openings like doors and windows, are tested to withstand both pressure and impact. Hear from @IBHS_org’s Managing Director of Atmospheric Science Ian Giammanco on why this is critical: youtu.be/KrYDznRDSrw
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