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.
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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.
Damage analysis of 2017-2018 wildfires shows importance of mitigation
New findings point to need for home improvements that resist embers, the cause of up to 90 percent of wildfire ignitions
Damage Analysis of 2017-2018 California Wildfires Keys on Mitigation
IBHS analysis shows how we can build stronger communities.
Cullman Hailstone
Believed to be the largest hailstone ever to have fallen in Alabama, and one of the three largest ever documented east of the Mississippi river. At 5⅜ inches (13.665 cm) at its largest measurement and approximately 0.6125 or ⅝ of a pound, its total volume was approximately 20 cubic inches. The hailstone fell during a…
Crash Testing Houses
Dan Gorham speaks with Lou Manfredini on WGN Chicago radio about the recent wildfire demonstration and techniques to make your property more fire-resistant.
Coronavirus Complicates Efforts to Fight California Wildfires
Are we rebuilding stronger? IBHS report says we aren’t.