News Releases

Ahead of Hurricane Season, IBHS Urges Homeowners to Prepare Now to Reduce Storm Damage

Richburg, SC, April 28, 2026 — As coastal communities expand and development continues to grow in hurricane‑prone regions, more families and homes are increasingly in the path of damaging storms each year. Ahead of National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3–9), the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) encourages homeowners in these high‑risk areas to take action now using its Hurricane Ready guidance, which translates decades of research into practical steps that can reduce storm damage and speed recovery. 

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Acknowledgement and Liability Release

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Events

2021 Rating the States Results

TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 FROM 11:00AM – 12:00PM ET

Three years ago, we released our last Rating the States report, which evaluates building code enforcement and administration, as well as contractor licensing in the 18 states most vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes.

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2021 Fortified Awards

THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021 at 5:00PM EDT

Join us live from the IBHS Research Center, as we recognize our FORTIFIED partners in the building industry!

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General

IBHS 2018 Highlights

IBHS emerged from 2018 with meaningful new research and analyses, popular education programs for members and employees, laudable milestones in our FORTIFIED programs and a clear Disaster Safety Strategy for the future. The year brought changes in our board, our leadership and our staff.

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