Louisiana Homeowners Eligible for Roofing Retrofitting Grants June 19, 2023 By Ezra Amacher Louisiana homeowners will soon be able to apply for grants to retrofit their roofs to beyond-code construction standards, spurring discounts...
Latest Storms May Finally Shift Focus to Disaster Mitigation by Local Communities October 17, 2018 By Christopher Flavelle Hurricane Michael’s devastation could spur policymakers to better prepare vulnerable communities for the effects of climate change. The images of...
Mississippi, Alabama Homes Recognized As Storm Fortified September 24, 2014 The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety has recognized three South Mississippi home builders for building homes that are...
Building Stronger, Other Lessons from Hurricane Ivan at 10th Anniversary September 18, 2014 By Alex Cary, IBHS This week marks the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Ivan, one of the costliest tropical storms to ever hit the U.S....
Local Officials Urged to Educate Public on Storm Risks, Building for Future April 21, 2014 By Jennifer Kay Two of the country’s top disaster experts challenged emergency managers and forecasters from Texas to Maine to help educate coastal...