#Hurricane #POLO. Category 5. Getting ready to go hunt it. Every time I encounter one of these awesome spectacles, I'm reminded of the ugly power. And I'm reminded why I built my home FORTIFIED Gold. It means my house is built to a tough, science-based standard. It means my house has a much better chance of surviving next time one of these monsters comes roaring in off the Gulf. Take control—make your house @FORTIFIEDHOME. Link in the comments. #FORTIFIEDPartner

Attractive 🤝 Safe. A Wildfire Prepared landscape integrates natural beauty up throughout your yard and smart choices in the last 5 feet to help keep embers from igniting. Find science-backed ways to prepare your home for wildfires without sacrificing style at ibhs.org/wildfirereadyhomede….

#JustIn: Where an asphalt shingle spends its life can affect how it performs against wind. New IBHS research identifies key factors influencing the wind performance of 10-year-old asphalt shingles and shows how those factors vary across climate zones. See the full report at ibhs.org/roof/10-year-wind-p….

Own a business and impacted by a #disaster? You're not alone. SBA is here to help you stay open with a low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loan. You’re just a few clicks away from applying for a loan with 0% interest and no payments for 12 months. sba.gov/disaster

As severe weather continues to impact communities across the country, demand for stronger, more resilient roofs keeps growing. 🏠⛈️ GAF and IBHS announced major milestones in their FORTIFIED alliance. 🔗 brnw.ch/21x2SCp

From your roof to your garage door, small upgrades can make a big difference when storms bring high winds and heavy rain. IBHS recommends preparing now to help protect your home and recover faster after a storm. #ManageLifesStorms ibhs.org/hurricanereadyhome/

IBHS adds neighborhood and multifamily wildfire standards for Western builders dlvr.it/TSyGSk

New research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) reinforces a key finding from our report on California's home insurance market: reducing wildfire risk is essential to creating a more stable and affordable insurance system. nytimes.com/interactive/2026…

🌩️ NDRC favorite Dr. Anne Cope is back, bringing the Power of Science to #NDRC26. The @IBHS_org Chief Engineer will explore what severe convective storm research is teaching us about building performance, vulnerabilities, and reducing damage before the next storm strikes. 📅 Nov. 17–19 📍 Clearwater Beach, FL Register early for the best available savings and secure your spot: federalalliance.regfox.com/2…

If a hurricane was headed your way, would your business be ready? 🌀 Start with these three steps to help reduce damage and downtime: 🔨 Address vulnerabilities: Identify areas that could allow leaks and make necessary repairs, such as caulking cracks and gaps. 💺 Secure loose items: Move patio furniture, signage, planters, inventory and wood pallets indoors. 📄 Review your business continuity plan: Make sure you have plans in place for your employees, operations and property. Find more science-backed ways to prepare your business at ibhs.org/hurricanereadybusin….

In severe weather, wind will find your home’s weakest link. Once that spot is breached, it can trigger a chain reaction of damage. But research from @IBHS_Org has identified those vulnerabilities and ways to strengthen them to reduce repair costs and disruption after a storm. Check out our latest article to learn the five places on your home that need the most attention: fortifiedhome.org/article/5-…

Your garage door's wind label shows whether it's rated to withstand high winds in your area. If the label is missing or doesn't include wind-rating information, your home could be vulnerable to damage. Check out our latest video to learn what to look for and how to better protect your home: piped.video/-vGkdaIH-XA

Same fire. Same conditions. Very different results. Today, we teamed up with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) @IBHS_org to show what wildfire mitigation can actually do. Markel Homes built two structures for the demonstration. One had science-based mitigation features- including nothing combustible within the first five feet. The other had things you see around homes every day (and probably around your own)- mulch, plants and a wood fence. Then, we put both to the test. Firefighters used drip torches to ignite the areas around them, exposing each to the same wildfire conditions. Today- the humidity was high, and there were a few rain showers- not normal Colorado wildfire conditions. Still- the fire showed what it was capable of. On one side, we watched the fire move from the vegetation to the fence, into the eaves and then into the attic, where it quickly spread inside. Once the fire burned through the roof, the entire building was involved. Next door, the mitigated home did not ignite. That’s why we talk so much about those first five feet. Anything that can burn can give fire a path right to your home. Your homework? Take a walk around your own home. Look at the first five feet. What could burn? What could you move, remove or replace? Start there. Five feet can make a difference. (the video is a time lapse at 20x speed, showing a time period of 46 minutes. At 1:44 into the time lapse, you can see the fire break through the roof. At 1:50- the front window blows out, and then the structure is fully involved at 1:52)

Today in Colorado, IBHS showed the impact of science-backed wildfire mitigation. IBHS joined @WestMetroFire and @RMIIA for a side-by-side burn comparing a structure built to the Wildfire Prepared Home standard with typical construction against ember ignition. As wildfires impact communities across the country, more homeowners can take research-based actions at both the parcel and neighborhood level to help limit how fire spreads from combustible materials around a property to the home and to the adjacent property. Learn more at ibhs.org/ibhs-news-releases/….

💡 Fact: Thunderstorms don’t have to be severe to cause damage. Winds as low as 50 mph can deteriorate roof coverings, allowing water to enter and cause a cascade of devastation inside a home. Take science-backed steps to reduce your risk with IBHS’s #ThunderstormReady guide: ibhs.org/thunderstormready

A well-maintained roof is key to keeping your business running after a hurricane. 🌀 One area to check: roof flashing. Damaged or deteriorated flashing can allow water into your building during severe weather. If you see signs like rust, have a licensed contractor replace it. Find more ways to protect your business at ibhs.org/hurricanereadybusin….

#JustIn: Hear early observations from the Old Trails Fire that are giving IBHS researchers more insights on how wildfires spread through neighborhoods. In the latest episode of the Disaster Discussions Podcast, IBHS Senior Wildfire Fellow Mark Novak shares early insights from the team’s post-fire investigation near Spokane, Washington, including what they observed about structure spacing, combustible fencing, vegetation, vehicles and other fuels that can contribute to fire spreading between properties. 🎧 Listen to the latest episode at ibhs.org/disaster-discussion….

#DidYouKnow your roof is your building's first line of defense against severe weather?🌀 Before a storm is on the way, check potential weak points like roof-mounted equipment, flashing or gutters for visible damage. Addressing needed repairs now can help reduce damage and downtime after the next storm. Find more ways to prepare your property at ibhs.org/hurricanereadybusin….

Today marks the climatological peak of hurricane season. Is your home #HurricaneReady? It’s not too late to prepare your property. Take science-backed actions to strengthen vulnerable areas of your home and help reduce costly damage. Get started at ibhs.org/hurricanereadyhome/.

When a garage door fails in high wind, it can mean disaster. Pressure can rush in, pushing outward on your walls and roof. FORTIFIED prevents this by requiring doors that are rated to withstand pressures in your area. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org/solutions/.