The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) announced the completion of the 100th home through its OKReady, Strengthen Oklahoma Homes (SOH) Program, a significant achievement in the state’s ongoing efforts to build stronger, safer, and more resilient communities and save homeowners money.
“These first 100 projects represent real progress in helping Oklahomans protect their homes and reduce insurance costs,” said Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready. “As one of the most storm-prone states in the country, it’s vital that we continue investing in resilience. We are incredibly proud of this program and excited to expand it statewide next year.”
To date, OID has dispersed $1 million to Oklahoma homeowners who successfully completed eligible FORTIFIED roof projects. Each participating homeowner received up to $10,000 in grant funds to upgrade their homes to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) FORTIFIED Home – Roof™ standards. These improvements help better protect properties against Oklahoma‘s frequent wind and hail events. Homeowners who complete FORTIFIED upgrades are already seeing the benefits. On average, Oklahomans who participated in the program are saving around $750 per year through insurance premium discounts available after FORTIFIED certification.
The SOH Program launched in March and is nearing completion of its third consecutive pilot phase in select ZIP codes across Oklahoma. The program will open up grant applications to homeowners statewide in early 2026.
“The 100th FORTIFIED designation funded by the Strengthen Oklahoma Homes program is a testament to the hard work the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) has put into building a user‑friendly program that helps families reduce their risk of storm damage,” said Fred Malik, Managing Director of the FORTIFIED program at IBHS.
Homeowners interested in learning more about the program, eligibility requirements or the ongoing pilot phase can visit oid.ok.gov/okready
Source: OID
Topics Oklahoma
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