How to Winterize a House
Is your home ready for winter? IBHS’s Anne Cope guides homeowners through how to prepare.
Prepare your Home for Evacuation from Wildfire
If you anticipate evacuation orders due to wildfire, there are several things you can do to prepare your home before you leave.
Guidance for homeowners on DisasterSafety.org »
IBHS Chief Continues to Ask Congress to Embrace Tax Credits for Climate Resilience
IBHS’s Roy Wright testifies to the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
Risk Defense Starts at the Top
IBHS’s Chuck Miccolis explains why getting the roof right is critical to reducing risks.
Texas Building Code Survey Highlights Need for Mitigation in Hurricane-prone Areas
840,000 people in coastal Texas lack protection from residential building codes
IBHS Chief Presents Invited Testimony on Climate Adaptation to House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
CEO Roy E. Wright urges action now to reduce disaster losses in the future
Solving the Climate Crisis: Cleaner, Stronger Buildings
Testimony of IBHS CEO Roy E. Wright before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means on The Economic and Health Consequences of Climate Change
Hurricane Michael demonstrates the power of resilience across home values
IBHS post-event investigation finds updated building codes, mitigation effective in minimizing damage
Hurricane Michael Research
Research Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10, 2018, near Panama City, Florida, with sustained winds of approximately 160 mph. Winds speeds of such magnitude are enough to collapse structures and cause major damage. Maximum wind speeds near the landfall area were at or above the state’s current design standards, significantly testing building construction in the Florida Panhandle. Post-event observations reinforced the concept that typical building…