At IBHS, we research the impact of severe weather on homes and businesses to find actionable solutions. #disasterprep
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety retweeted
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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Did you catch IBHS on @GMA? @Ginger_Zee took audiences inside our #hail research and explored what materials can can stand up to severe weather. šŗ See the full segment here: goodmorningamerica.com/videoā¦
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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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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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š Check our Instagram Stories tomorrow morning for some really exciting news! You wonāt want to miss it: instagram.com/ibhs_org
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š„ Why did some homes survive the 2025 LA County fires while others didn't?
In the latest episode of the Disaster Discussions Podcast, IBHS researcher Dr. Xareni Sanchez Monroy breaks down findings from The 2025 LA Conflagrations report and explains how factors like structure spacing, wind conditions, and everyday combustible items influenced home survival.
š§ Listen now at youtu.be/If3tVGHMq8g.
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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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