Despite Wildfires, Some Homeowners Resist Efforts to Cut Vegetation
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Demand Growing for FORTIFIED Homes as Oklahoma Communities Strive to Become More Resilient Against Severe Weather Events
IBHS VP Fred Malik to Discuss FORTIFIED Home™ Construction and Impact in OK on Sept. 5 at OK Building Summit & Expo
DDA: Wildfire | March 12-13, 2019
Explored the dynamics of wildfire behavior and how it exploits various building vulnerabilities, leading to severe property damage.
DDA: Wildfire | October 16-17, 2019
A two-day program exploring the dynamics of wildfire behavior and how it exploits various building vulnerabilities, leading to severe property damage.
DDA: Suburban Wildfire Adaptation | December 8-10, 2020
Our first virtual DDA explored how IBHS developed the suburban adaptation roadmaps…
DDA: Suburban Wildfire Adaptation | December 8-10, 2020
Explored the dynamics of wildfire behavior and how it exploits various building vulnerabilities, leading to severe property damage.
DDA: Hurricane | July 17, 2019
A unique educational experience for IBHS members focused on hurricanes.
DDA: Commercial Roofs | June 22-24, 2021
This special Disaster Dynamics Academy (DDA) 3 day event explores the vulnerabilities of commercial roofs when confronted with high winds and hail.
DDA: Commercial Hazards | February 19-20, 2020
Join us for a special Disaster Dynamics Academy (DDA) to explore the vulnerabilities of commercial buildings when confronted with high winds, wind-driven rain, hail, and wildfires.
DDA: Aged Performance of Asphalt Shingles | February 23-25, 2021
Explore the aged performance of asphalt shingles through this virtual Disaster Dynamics Academy event which will blend virtual teaching sessions with live streamed laboratory demonstrations from the IBHS Research Center.