Media Advisory: 2018 North American Workshop on Hail and Hailstorms
Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 at 11:15 a.m. MDT/1:15 p.m. EDT
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The Untold Story of Hurricane Harvey
IBHS Publishes Post-Disaster Report on Wind Damage where Hurricane Harvey Blasted Ashore along the Texas Coastal Bend
Roofers Wanted! Demand Growing for FORTIFIED Homes as Oklahoma Communities Become More Resilient Against Severe Weather Events
FORTIFIED Wise™–Roofer High Wind Training Sessions Aug. 8 in Tulsa
Resilience Wins! IBHS Honors Leaders in Movement Toward Building Stronger American Homes
“All of our award winners are making a real-world impact by enabling local communities to be more resilient to severe weather and setting a benchmark for their industry peers to follow,” said Fred Malik, vice president of IBHS’s FORTIFIED Home program.
Best Time to Prepare for 2018 Hurricane Season is Now!
“Preparedness is the key to mitigating risks for everyone in hurricane-prone areas,” Wright added. “Protect your property through maintenance and monitoring, and with flood insurance if you live in an area prone to flooding. If you live or own property along any waterway, flood insurance is something you should strongly consider.”
RICOWI Best Practices Guide for Roofing
Properly designed, installed and maintained roofs can significantly reduce or prevent damage to buildings and their contents from natural hazards. Weather events such as windstorms, rain, fire, hail, ice, and snow accounted for an average of $21.8 billion dollars in insured property losses annually from 2003–2012.¹ This damage can be further intensified by weathering and…
Winter Weather Guidance for Home & Business Owners
CommercialResidential IBHS turns research and insights into actions policyholders may take to reduce costs associated with weather-related losses. Our winter weather guidance is on our policyholder-focused site, DisasterSafety.org. We encourage you to provide the links to policyholders via email, social channels, etc. Commercial Commercial Winter Weather ArticlesCommercial Winter Weather BulletinProtecting Businesses From Frozen PipesBuild a Business Continuity…
Water-Intrusion Guidance for Home & Business Owners
IBHS turns research and insights into actions policyholders may take to reduce costs associated with weather-related losses. Our water-intrusion guidance is on our policyholder-focused site, DisasterSafety.org. We encourage you to provide the links to policyholders via email, social channels, etc. Protecting HomesProtecting Businesses
Wind Guidance for Home & Business Owners
IBHS turns research and insights into actions policyholders may take to reduce costs associated with weather-related losses. Our wind guidance is on our policyholder-focused site, DisasterSafety.org. We encourage you to provide the links to policyholders via email, social channels, etc. Residential Protecting Homes from HurricanesPreparing for Approaching HurricaneShutter GuideProtecting Homes from TornadoesPreparing for Imminent TornadoesShut the Doors…
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.
