At IBHS, we research the impact of severe weather on homes and businesses to find actionable solutions. #disasterprep
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From the field to the IBHS Research Center. š”
In their recent documentary, āRain Bombs,ā @novapbs featured insights from IBHSās Lead Research Meteorologist, Ian Giammanco, on how IBHS research is helping families better prepare for the next storm.
š„ļø Tune in at youtu.be/oH_pVgW5fEw?si=-u19ā¦ and catch Ian at the 44-minute mark.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
Winds of 60 mph or more can rip shingles off your roof. š¬ļøš¬ Stay ahead of the storm, and if a disaster hits, an @SBAgov disaster loan can help you recover and rebuild. Check out the latest for #NationalRoofingWeek2026 from @iiiorg & @ibhs_org: bit.ly/4ggdIMV
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Proof in the data: @FORTIFIEDHome roofs are proven to better withstand severe weather, leading to faster recovery, less insurance claims and reduced storm damage.
In @Verisk's latest report, they share how IBHS's latest building science can help support insurance affordability and availability.
Check out the full report at verisk.com/resources/campaigā¦.
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#NEW: IBHS has completed three big updates to our Wildfire Prepared Program:
š¢ Expanded the program to include multifamily properties and neighborhoods
š Updated our single-family home requirements to make the mitigation process easier to navigate
š Simplified program naming to better reflect levels of wildfire protection
These updates reflect the latest IBHS research on reducing home ignition and structure-to-structure fire spread while helping make wildfire mitigation more practical and scalable for property owners and communities.
See the latest changes at wildfireprepared.org.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
FORTIFIED's growth in #Louisiana is propelling resilience forward, as the state earned 10,000 designations in around a year, and homeowners are seeing the benefits.
āWhen a property earns a certificate of compliance from us, that is a meaningful and tangible way for a property owner to communicate to a potential insurer that their property is a better risk,ā FORTIFIED Managing Director Fred Malik told @BizNewOrleans this week. āIt creates the opportunity for greater affordability and greater availability because now thereās a common language to have a conversation about what the risk really looks like.ā
See the full article: bizneworleans.com/ibhs-expanā¦
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
A stronger roof reduces damage, speeds recovery and strengthens resilience.
For #NationalRoofAwarenessWeek, Triple-I, @IBHS_org, and @SBAgov are highlighting how roof mitigation helps protect homes and small businesses from severe weather.
Learn more: bit.ly/4fxIlNM
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Take a look inside our recent #hail research. š¬
Starting in the field during the @IBHShailstudy, IBHS engineers compressed hailstones to different levels based on the overall strength distribution of every stone tested. For the stones that withstood varying compression thresholds, the team preserved and cross-sectioned for further analysis.
Then, using machine vision, our engineers examined the internal ice structure of each stone to learn more about what can make some hailstones stronger and others softer.
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"Action takes momentum."
That's what @FORTIFIEDHome Managing Director Fred Malik told @foxweather yesterday to encourage homeowners to take science-backed actions around their home to prepare for #HurricaneSeason. Taking steps now can help reduce storm damage later. ā
Watch the full segment here: foxweather.com/watch/fmc-wh0ā¦
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#BusinessOwners, if you haven't taken steps yet to prepare your property for #HurricaneSeason, it's not too late! š
IBHS has easy-to-follow, science-backed checklists that identify the best ways to help reduce storm damage and downtime. Check them out at bit.ly/3PSjSbp take the preventative steps before severe weather is in the forecast.
ALT The image is a collage with a green background presenting the message "Make Your Business Hurricane Ready." It features four sections: a person checking a tablet in front of shelves labeled āPlan Ahead,ā a stormy scene with a house at the top labeled āThis Hurricane Season,ā a person installing a door labeled āUpgrade,ā and a person securing items outdoors labeled āBe Ready.ā
ALT The image is a collage with three sections labeled "1 Windows," "2 Doors," and "3 Roof." Each section shows a person inspecting the respective areas. A checkmark and the phrase "Check these areas" are in the center. At the bottom right, there's a green emblem with "Make Your Business Hurricane Ready."
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
Relying on gravity to keep your home together during high winds is not enough. Thatās why FORTIFIED Gold takes a different approach with a continuous load path, connecting the roof, walls, and foundation to create a singular, solid structure. Thatās how you build for real storm protection. ā
Learn more from @IBHS_org Managing Director of Atmospheric Science, Ian Giammanco, on why it matters: youtu.be/SeMnUQGBPBs
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
At the Flood, Fire & Wind Conference in Dallas, TX, CRIR Director @larspowell joined industry leaders for Risk to Resilience, highlighting Hurricane Sally research on IBHS FORTIFIEDĀ® performance and its role in insurance underwriting and resilience programs.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
ODR&R Spotlight: Associate Administrator Stallings and Staff visited the IBHS research center where @SBAgov & @IBHS_org renewed our cosponsorship agreement.
IBHS' science backed building measures help disaster survivors reduce their risk and protect their future.
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Your garage door could be one of the most vulnerable parts of your home during severe weather. If itās not rated for the wind speeds in your area, it can fail and lead to major damage. šØ
Check out IBHS's lab and field research on why having a strong garage door matters this #HurricaneSeason: ibhs.org/garagedoors/
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Today marks the start of #HurricaneSeason, but itās not too late to prepare your home and reduce the risk of costly storm damage.
Find science-backed tips in IBHSās #HurricaneReady guide to strengthen your property and protect what matters most this season: ibhs.org/hurricanereadyhome/
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On @hulu's "Designed to Last," made in collaboration with our colleagues at @amfam, IBHS CEO @roysterwright joined the fun by sharing proactive ways to protect your home from severe weather risk.
Check it out at amfam.com/designed-to-last.
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Catch IBHS Senior Director of Wildfire Steve Hawks on @cal_fireās Inside the State Fire Marshalās Office Podcast, where he discusses science-backed methods to protect communities from wildfires.
š§ Tune in here: bit.ly/49g9nVO
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If your home isnāt prepared for #HurricaneSeason, severe weather could lead to costly damage, lengthy repairs and displacement.
The good news? Thereās still time to take science-backed steps to reduce your risk before storms arrive.
Get started with the IBHS #HurricaneReady checklist at ibhs.org/hurricaneready.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
May 27
āWhen the FORTIFIED Roof grant program opens, it sells out faster than Ole Miss-LSU football game tickets.ā-Senator Kirk TalbotĀ Ā āØĀ Ā āØToday, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry was joined at the State Capitol by Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple, Senator Kirk Talbot, and Reps. Gabe Firment and Paul Sawyer to highlight the success of the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program and sign a bill into law that reallocates millions in excess funds to support the programās continued expansion.Ā āØĀ āØThis is a major step forward for for Louisianaās efforts to build stronger, more resilient homes.Ā
Watch the full press conference and bill signing:āÆyoutube.com/live/6lq0PWkrLcYā¦Ā
@LAGovJeffLandry @CommTemple @FirmentGabe
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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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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 programās early days to the road to 100,000 designations and becoming a nationally recognized standard for stronger homes.
š Hear from Fred as he shares why verified performance remains central to resilience ā and what it will take to scale FORTIFIED nationwide: youtu.be/znfLlZlP59k
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