Choosing Resiliency: Lessons from Hurricane Michael
“As we rebuild our communities and recognize the value of resiliency, we can make choices that can have lasting effects.”
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Wildfire Demo 2019
IBHS showcases risk of embers from wildfires, and effective, affordable ways home and property owners can reduce or avoid damage.
Homeowners Insurance May Be Harder To Get In Risky Wildfire Areas
IBHS research shows the impact wildfire embers can have on a home or business.
Stressed About Weight Of That Snow On Your Roof? Your Roof May Be Stressed Too
My Edmonds News features IBHS’s freezing weather data and graphics.
Toughening Up The Roof
The Journal of Light Construction features FORTIFIED: A weathertight roof is the first line of defense in a storm-resistant house.
Insurers Promoting Resilience Can Save Lives, Properties
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
As the Temperature Drops, Take Extra Steps to Protect Your Pipes
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
Ember Characteristics
Research IBHS studies the characteristics of embers from different fuel sources, including vegetative and structural, and implications regarding their ability to ignite buildings and other combustible materials on the property. This work will ultimately help improve guidance for homeowners and communities. This research is a collaborative effort with researchers at UNC Charlotte, University of Maryland, University…
Flame Spread: Pine Straw
Research Researchers from the USDA Forest Service Fire Sciences Laboratory in Missoula, Montana, are working with IBHS scientists to investigate the influence of wind speed on flame spread in pine needle beds. The relation between wildland fire rate of spread and wind speed used in the US wildland fire behavior decision support systems was developed…
A Recipe for Disaster
Dan Gorham speaks with Lou Manfredini about the recent wildfire demonstration and techniques to make your property more fire-resistant.