Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

How wildfire moves through a community can come down to the vulnerabilities around each home. 🔥 During IBHS' investigation of the Old Trails Fire, researchers observed how mulch within the first 5 ft of houses led to ignition. Read more at https://ibhs.org/wildfire/old-trails-early-insights/.

More than 100,000 families have chosen FORTIFIED for stronger storm protection - and they're finding the benefits extend beyond the last storm. 🏠 From greater confidence in their homes to reduced damage, hear from homeowners and professionals: https://youtu.be/d4cEhq6m0X4

Housing development in Colorado is spreading into fire-prone landscapes, increasing risk and costs. A new CIRES-led report suggests that building wildfire-resistant homes — under Colorado's new wildfire building code — may cost less than people think. cires.colorado.edu/news/new-rep...

How do you 3D-print a house? 🏠 @icon3dtech.bsky.social is using robotic innovation and a proprietary concrete-like material to rethink how homes are built. Hear how the technology works in the latest episode of the Disaster Discussions Podcast: https://ibhs.org/disaster-discussions-podcast/

Check the label. 🏷️ If the label is missing or doesn’t include wind-rating information, it your garage door may not be designed to withstand severe weather. Your safest option? Replace it with a wind-rated garage door that's tested for your area. ✔️

Could your garage door be your home's weakest link during severe weather? 🌀 High winds can force the garage door inward, allowing pressure to build inside that will push up and out on your roof and walls. That turns one weak point into significant structural damage.

Did you catch IBHS on Good Morning America? @gingerzee.bsky.social took audiences inside our #hail research and explored what materials can can stand up to severe weather. 📺 See the full segment here: www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/133916...

100,000 FORTIFIED designations. 🏠 What started as research from the @ibhs.org is now helping communities nationwide better withstand hurricanes, severe storms and high winds. This milestone belongs to all the partners building a more resilient future together - and 100,000 is just the beginning.

100,000 @fortifiedhome.org designations. 🏠 What started as research is now helping communities nationwide better withstand severe weather. This milestone belongs to all the partners building a more resilient future together - and 100,000 is just the beginning.

The start of hurricane season is less than 30 days away, and it’s not too late to prepare! Get started today – ahead of the season – to prevent storm damage this year. Find ways to prepare at ibhs.org/hurricaneready.

New Texas record! IBHS researchers helped verify this hailstone record using AI and photo-machine vision. Check it out: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/new-texas-hailstone-record-confirmed-noaa-and-partners

The choices you make around your home can make a big difference during severe weather. Small design decisions can help reduce vulnerable areas & lower storm damage. IBHS Meteorologist Rachael Gauthier shares practical tips with @dwnewstoday.bsky.social: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFRwNZLjP_w

#BREAKING: Wildfire Prepared is now available in 14 states, expanding the access of this first-of-its-kind designation program for both homes and neighborhoods. Learn more at wildfireprepared.org.

From Landfall to Preservation: Learn the #IBHS team's process to creating a 3D model of large #hailstones - including state records! Catch the full video with Atmospheric Instrumentation Technician Lucas Faulkner: https://youtu.be/rL_DzSTadE0

Go behind-the-scenes with the IBHS Record Hail Response Team, Northern Illinois University scientists, as they confirmed the largest hailstone ever recorded in Illinois last week. Watch the full process & learn how this research helps improve our understanding of hail: https://youtu.be/KnWPFu-6Bc8

Illinois has a new #hail record. 🧊 This week, IBHS joined scientists at NIU to confirm the largest hailstone ever recorded in the state, using our advanced 3D scanning technology. From the March 10 storm, the stone measured 168.05 mm at its max and 93.03 mm at its minimum, weighing 557.2 grams.

Give your sweetheart the gift of resilience this #ValentinesDay. ❤️ Love, IBHS.

Curb appeal and wildfire safety can coexist. See how thoughtful hardscaping and fire-resistant design can elevate your home’s look in this video by @ibhs.org. Fire-safe landscaping can add curb appeal while also helping to protect from both flying embers and direct flame.

🎙️ 2025 was a milestone year for the Disaster Discussions Podcast. With our most guests and listeners to date, the season delivered some of our most impactful conversations yet. ▶️ Relive the highlights at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....

FORTIFIED Wrapped is here! Take a look back at all we accomplished in 2025 helping more families be better prepared for the weather they face!

🔥 #ICYMI: A new IBHS analysis of the 2025 LA County Fires underscores that wildfire resilience requires a systems-based approach and shows homes were more likely to avoid damage in conflagration conditions when there was greater spacing & lower connective fuel density. More at ibhs.org/lawildfires/

Confidence in your roof starts with #research. IBHS's updated Hail Impact-Resistant Shingle Ratings give you trusted, realistic performance data. IBHS tested about 95% of the IR asphalt shingle market & added numeric scores for clarity. Explore at ibhs.org/ImpactRatings.

Hear from Alabama Insurance Commissioner Mark Fowler, and Lars Powell from The Center for Risk and Insurance Research, in the latest episode of @ibhs.org's Disaster Discussions Podcast as they dive into a new report on how FORTIFIED construction performed. 🎧 Tune in at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....

What happens when a Category 2 hurricane meets #FORTIFIED? 🚨 Spoiler alert: less damage and more cost savings.

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You don't have to sacrifice curb appeal & beauty to protect your home from #wildfires. Native flowers & healthy trees from the curb up to the ember resistant buffer in the 5 ft nearest your 🏠 add style without increased risk. 🎍 Discover how to make your home Wildfire Prepared: wildfireprepared.org/

If you experience tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in your area, #FORTIFIED can prevent the damage you experience most. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org.

IBHS Senior Director of Wildfire Steve Hawks joins @greenwombat.bsky.social at @bloomberg.com to discuss California’s Zone Zero regulations & the potential impact they could have had on the recent L.A. County wildfires. “There's no doubt in my mind that this level of damage would've been avoided."

🌿 Wildfire Prepared landscapes are fire-resistant and attractive. @wsj.com Columnist Michelle Slatalla shares how she transformed her home while improving its wildfire resilience and keeping its curb appeal intact ⤵️

Our Deputy Commissioner of Policy visited the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in South Carolina last week.  This is one of the IBHS tests for windows rated for heavy storms, like hurricanes that bring high winds and carry debris. (Follow comments for more info)🧵

Your yard can be both attractive and Wildfire Prepared. 🏠 From the curb to a few steps from your door, plants and trees bring beauty, shade and privacy. But in the final five feet? That’s your home’s fire-resistant buffer. 🔥 Learn more at widlfireprepared.org.