Hurricane Prep with Dr. Anne Cope
Hurricane prep with IBHS’s Dr. Anne Cope.
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…
Hurricane Michael demonstrates the power of resilience across home values
IBHS post-event investigation finds updated building codes, mitigation effective in minimizing damage
Hurricane Helene Research
Research Hurricane Helene was a powerful Category 4 hurricane that struck the Big Bend region of Florida on September 26, 2024. While the wind and storm surge impacts were far-reaching along the Florida Gulf Coast, significant impacts stretched well inland across portions of Georgia, the Carolinas and eastern Tennessee. North Carolina was particularly hard hit…
Hurricane Florence Research – Members-Only Assets
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How to Winterize a House
Is your home ready for winter? IBHS’s Anne Cope guides homeowners through how to prepare.
How to Prepare Your Home for Weather Extremes
IBHS CEO Roy Wright speaks about preparing your home for a disaster.
How to Prepare Your Home and Finances for a Hurricane
Preparing for hurricane season with Dr. Anne Cope.
How to keep your home safe as hurricane season approaches
Dr. Anne Cope is the chief engineer for the Institute, whose mission is to “study buildings to figure out how to make them stand up to what Mother Nature brings.”