When a #hurricane is in the forecast, shutters can protect your windows from flying debris and help keep out damaging winds.  ✔️ 🪵 Plywood should only be used in place of shutters as a last-minute resort when tropical weather is imminent. If plywood must be used, be sure it’s

#DidYouKnow FORTIFIED requires ring-shank nails instead of common smooth ones? This is because ring-shank nails, installed in an enhanced pattern, nearly double the strength of your roof against wind force. 🌬️ Learn more about #FORTIFIED standards: fortifiedhome.org

🏠💨 Want a roof that can stand up to 110 mph winds and lower insurance costs? FORTIFIED-compliant attic vents could be the key, says the experts at Airvent Inc. #Roofing #FORTIFIED #StormReady #Ventilation #IBHS brnw.ch/21wUniy

🏠⛈️ BREAKING: FHLB Dallas launches $10M FORTIFIED Fund Rental program for storm-resistant roofing upgrades in public housing. #AffordableHousing #StormResilience #roofing brnw.ch/21wUov4

A home’s #wildfire resilience is only as strong as its weakest link. 🔗 While most homeowners imagine flames and radiant heat will never reach their doorstep, hope alone isn’t a strategy. Research-backed solutions can narrow the path of destruction, and now, homeowners in

#BusinessOwners: When a #hurricane is in the forecast, do you know what to do? 🌀 ✅ Follow these steps to minimize property damage and ensure a quicker reopening after the storm passes: ibhs.org/hurricaneready…

Severe weather is likely today in South Dakota and Minnesota. Know where to seek shelter. Have multiple ways to receive warnings. Use this morning to better prepare your home, too. #MNwx #SDwx ibhs.org/thunderstormre…

Before severe storms arrive, use this morning to gather up loose items outside that could become flying debris. ✅ Patio Furniture ✅Kids Toys ✅ Outdoor Decorations ibhs.org/thunderstormre… #MNwx #SDwx

How many ways do you have setup to receive severe weather alerts? Be sure to have at least 3! 📻 Weather Radio 📳 Phone Alerts 📺 Local TV 📱Social Media 📲 Weather Apps ibhs.org/thunderstormre…

#Wildfire mitigation takes collective action at both the local and state levels. 🔥 Last month at our joint wildfire demo with the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Wildfire Programs Director Doug Grafe shared why a proactive approach is key. 🗝️

Ever wonder what it takes to 3D scan a unique #hailstone? #IBHS Instrumentation Technician Lucas Faulkner walks us through the process using a specimen he collected from a storm near Shattuck, #Oklahoma earlier this summer.

🔥 During a #wildfire, embers can travel miles ahead of the fire front, accumulating at the base of your #home’s exterior walls and within the first five feet. Any combustible material in this critical zone can serve as fuel, significantly increasing the risk of ignition and fire

No single action can eliminate #wildfire risk - it takes a system. 🔥 Wildfire Prepared Home offers #science-backed steps proven to reduce risk. Learn more at wildfireprepared.org.

The Inside Scan: #IBHS Lab Technician Lucas Faulkner explains his role on ICECHIP and the unique data 3D scanning adds to the project.

Haven't received a Fortify Homes grant? You can still upgrade to a FORTIFIED Roof and get the protection and savings that come with it. Here's how: 🧵

🌀 Hurricane season is here. Don’t wait to get ready. Protect your home, family and peace of mind with proven steps that make a difference. ️ Start today at ibhs.org/hurricaneready.

#DidYouKnow IBHS has a #roof aging farm on campus to study the decay and deterioration of varying materials over 5, 10, 15 and 20-year increments? ⌛ This allows us to better understand roof performance, so property owners know what to expect as their roofs naturally age. Learn

💧Interior water damage – often caused by leaky pipes or faulty connections to water-using appliances – is a leading source of non-catastrophic insured losses each year. Driven in part by modern #construction trends that include more water sources and potential failure points

To mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Commissioner Temple joined Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety CEO Roy Wright and leaders from Rebuilding Together New Orleans, GAF Roofing , SmartHomeAmerica and other organizations to meet with several New Orleans homeowners who are in the