As families begin to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Florence, IBHS recommends that homeowners stay vigilant against being victimized by fraudulent roofing contractors.
“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.”
Beyond slippery sidewalks, winter weather can cause structural damage from heavy snow loads and interior water damage from burst pipes. Winter Weather Ready and Winter Weather Ready—Business detail how home and business owners can prepare their property to reduce the likelihood of costly damage this season by providing steps to take before and after winter weather.
IBHS urges homeowners to take steps now to reduce risk ahead of traditional peak wildfire season
Richburg, S.C., February 8, 2022 – Before severe weather threatens, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) encourages Americans to prepare their homes and businesses with targeted actions to reduce the impact of storms and be thunderstorm ready. Every year, severe thunderstorms lead to hail-damaged roofs, wind-damaged garage doors and roofs, and all too often, structural damage that forces people from their homes and workplaces. IBHS’s Thunderstorm Ready and Thunderstorm Ready–Business guides can help home and business owners proactively protect their properties this spring to reduce the potential for costly damage and disruption.
Thunderstorm Ready‒Business empowers small business owners and operators to prepare their premises and operations ahead of spring severe weather season
Back to the Basics: Wildfire [Members Only] Duration: 45min This module will provide an explanation of the anatomy of wildfires, explore the threats they pose and identify the damage they cause to communities and the built environment. Having a better understanding of these natural hazards is key to preventing avoidable suffering and supporting thriving communities.…
Back to the Basics: Thunderstorms [Members Only] Duration: 45min This module provides basic meteorological explanations of the types of severe convective storms, explores their threats and identifies the damage they cause to communities and the built environment. Having a better understanding of these severe weather events is key to preventing avoidable suffering and supporting thriving…
Back to the Basics: Introduction [Members Only] Duration: 5 min We recommend taking this brief 5 minute introduction to the “IBHS Presents: Back to the Basics” Series prior to beginning the individual courses. Who will benefit from the training: Claims Communications Marketing Product Development/Management Social Media Strategists Underwriting Any other person at a member company…
