Pressing for Innovation
Debra Ballen explores the past ten years of commercial tests and events at the IBHS Research Center.
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Preparing Homes For Hurricanes
IBHS simulation shows the benefits of FORTIFIED Roof construction standards.
Preparing for a Hurricane: The Engineering Behind Your Home
Dr. Anne Cope discusses how IBHS’s innovative research can help build resilient communities.
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.
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Prepare now to reduce storm damage this hurricane season
Richburg, S.C., April 26, 2022 – Ahead of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 1-7), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) encourages home and business owners to act early this year to Be Hurricane Ready by preparing their properties to be more resilient against storm damage. The nonprofit research organization’s free Hurricane Ready guide and downloadable checklist offer research-backed steps to strengthen residential and commercial properties for hurricane season, easing possible impacts from supply shortages and lack of available housing.
Press Resources to Help Prepare Gulf Coast for Gordon
Guidance and experts from IBHS available now.
Preparation vital for hurricane season, experts say
There’s more to getting ready for a hurricane than stocking up on flashlights and batteries.
Post-Wildfire Investigations
IBHS conducts post-wildfire field research to gain critical insights for property owners and to inform future wildfire research.