Wildfire Prepared Social Resources
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IBHS’s Wildfire Prepared Home launches as first-ever designation to distinguish homes mitigated against wildfire
Paradise, Calif., June 22, 2022– Wildfire Prepared Home™, the first-ever wildfire mitigation program to allow homeowners to achieve a designation showing they’ve taken the science-based actions required to meaningfully reduce their home’s wildfire risk, is now open and accepting applications from single-family homeowners in California.
IBHS Answering the Call: Non-profit Set to Introduce Wildfire Prepared Home standard for Suburban Residences
Standard to Lay Out Science-based Home Improvements, Neighborhood Characteristics, and Ongoing Maintenance Steps Shown in Testing to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Wildfire Demo 2019
IBHS showcases risk of embers from wildfires, and effective, affordable ways home and property owners can reduce or avoid damage.
Wildfire Codes and Standards
A state-by-state reference guide on wildfire-related building codes.
Wildfire Building Codes and Standards
Research IBHS supports the use of wildland-urban interface (WUI) codes to help reduce the potential for wildland fires to spread into the built environment. The Wildfire Codes & Standards – State-by-State Reference Guide is a comprehensive assessment of wildfire building codes in each of the 50 states. In addition to the assessment of wildfire-focused codes in…
Wildfire Guidance for Home & Business Owners
Deadly wildfires in California left a trail of destruction, charring anything in their path. The fast-moving Camp Fire in northern California and the Woolsey and Hill fires in southern California caused significant damage and loss of life. IBHS has resources to help those impacted recover from these wildfires.
When Extreme Weather and a Crisis Collide: The Case for Building Stronger in Alabama
Roy Wright makes the case for stronger building in Alabama.
What You Need to Know About Garage Doors in Severe Weather
How your garage door could be leaving your home vulnerable during severe weather.