Choosing Resiliency: Lessons from Hurricane Michael
“As we rebuild our communities and recognize the value of resiliency, we can make choices that can have lasting effects.”
Homeowners Insurance May Be Harder To Get In Risky Wildfire Areas
IBHS research shows the impact wildfire embers can have on a home or business.
Stressed About Weight Of That Snow On Your Roof? Your Roof May Be Stressed Too
My Edmonds News features IBHS’s freezing weather data and graphics.
Toughening Up The Roof
The Journal of Light Construction features FORTIFIED: A weathertight roof is the first line of defense in a storm-resistant house.
Insurers Promoting Resilience Can Save Lives, Properties
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
As the Temperature Drops, Take Extra Steps to Protect Your Pipes
IBHS in The Seattle Times: As the winter chill sets in, it’s time to think about protecting your home from the elements.
A Recipe for Disaster
Dan Gorham speaks with Lou Manfredini about the recent wildfire demonstration and techniques to make your property more fire-resistant.
Alabama leads nation in building the strongest hurricane-resilient homes
Curiosity about Alabama’s progress in building Fortified homes is rising nationally in the aftermath of devastation from 2017-2018 hurricanes.
USA TODAY: Polar vortex fallout: frozen water pipes, how to thaw and prevent them freezing
IBHS helps provide simple tips will prevent your pipes from freezing during cold weather – from USA TODAY.
Policymakers, local leaders, voters must work to make communities resilient to wildfire
Op-Ed by Roy Wright: Policymakers and homeowners must wake up and overcome the ignorance so often revealed in statements like: I cannot do anything about it, I cannot afford it, it is too difficult, it will lose me votes.