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@larspowell, CRIR Director at @UofAlabama, presented findings from the Center’s Hurricane Sally Study to Mississippi elected and code officials yesterday, highlighting the value of stronger, more resilient construction. aldoi.gov/PDF/News/Perfo…

@DrLauraMyers of @UofAlabama was interviewed by Spectrum News on severe weather preparedness. She shared insights on research, partnerships, and evidence-based approaches to building community resilience. #SevereWeather #Preparedness #Resilience

@DrLauraMyers of @UofAlabama was interviewed by @spectrumnewsal on severe weather preparedness. She shared insights on research, partnerships, and evidence-based approaches to building community resilience. #SevereWeather #Preparedness #Resilience

Resilient construction is not only good for tenants, but is great for developers, too. 📈 In fact, a study by @ALInsuranceCtr shows the return on investing in FORTIFIED Multifamily™ can be as high as 72 percent. Learn about more benefits of FORTIFIED Multifamily at fortifiedmultifamily.org.

Lars Powell represented the Center for Risk and Insurance Research at the NAIC Spring 2026 National Meeting, highlighting how collaboration between universities and regulators can strengthen resilience to natural catastrophe risk. mondaq.com/unitedstates/i…

CRIR hosted the Careers in Emergency & Disaster Mgmt Conference in Tuscaloosa with Jackson State students. With Tuscaloosa County EMA and UA Emergency Mgmt, students gained hands-on experience in careers, collaboration, and real-world response.

If high winds tear off your roof cover, water can quickly get inside and cause significant damage. #FORTIFIED has a solution: a sealed roof deck. It seals the seams to keep water out. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org/roof/.

A wonderful evening with friends and colleagues at the 2026 Annual Banquet of the @WCFLAMS West-Central Florida Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) @ametsoc, including two keynote speakers: Dr. Jennifer Collins, Professor at the University of South Florida @USFResearch, discussed social science research on hurricane evacuation perceptions in decision-making and also a special topic on “Reimagining the Hurricane Scale”, focused on research to develop an enhanced scale that encompasses a multi-hazard approach to hurricane impacts - expanding on the decades of experience with the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Dr. Laura Myers, Professor at the University of Alabama @UofAlabama discussed social science research on "Hurricane Archetype Events and Messaging Outcomes”, highlighting key aspects of psychological, sociological and emergency response frameworks involved with communicating risk for hurricanes, including threat for coastal and far inland communities. It was great to see everyone who was able to attend tonight! As thunderstorms rolled over Tampa Bay, we had an unexpected and heart-felt tribute to a dear friend who passed today, Andy Johnson, who was a meteorological pioneer and a dedicated leader for this chapter for decades. 📡❤️ Photos from April 2012 and April 2015 AMS meetings to join with tonight’s April 2026 photo. #flwx

Severe weather can strike fast. ⚡ Feb 2–6, 2026 is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Now’s the time to have a plan. Be prepared. Stay safe. #SevereWeatherPreparedness #WeatherReady

ARIA President @larspowell shares his vision for a new RMI Program Review Service, first introduced at the 2025 World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress. aria.org/assets/Newslet…

How can we protect our homes from hurricanes? CRIR Director @larspowell & ALDOI Commissioner Mark Fowlder discuss the Hurricane Sally study & the #FORTIFIED Homes program to build stronger, safer communities. Listen: lnkd.in/eDgaHpp8 | Spotify: lnkd.in/eP8kaYBm

Dr. @larspowell will testify before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development on “Innovation in U.S. Housing: Solutions and Policies for America’s Future" 🗓️ Oct. 21 | 10 a.m. ET 🎥 Tune in live: banking.senate.gov/hearings/innov…

FORTIFIED works - and the data proves it. ✅ A recent study by the @ALInsuranceCtr that analyzed 40,000 properties affected by #HurricaneSally found if all homes had been built to FORTIFIED Home™– Gold, homeowners would have saved $34.6 million in deductibles. Discover how #FORTIFIED protects what matters most at fortifiedhome.org.

Proud to have CRIR Director, @larspowell, represent the Center for Risk and Insurance Research at #In2Risk25 in a key discussion on resilience and innovation. Register today at in2risk.org/event/39a807a0…

🏠 #DidYouKnow after Hurricane Sally, #FORTIFIED homes were 70% less likely to have an insurance claim than typically built homes? In the latest episode of the Disaster Discussions Podcast, we dive into these results from @ALInsuranceCtr's recent study, comparing traditional construction to @FORTIFIEDhome. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or at ibhs.org/disaster-discu….

CRIR Director @larspowell highlighted Alabama’s leadership in resilience on the Climate & Insurance panel at the State Insurance Trades Association conference in Boston.

How can we build homes + communities that stand strong against stronger storms? Join @larspowell Sept. 17, 1–2 PM EDT for SAFE, HEALTHY, AND RESILIENT HOMES with experts from CRIR, Alabama Resilience Council, Rebuild by Design + more. Watch online brookings.edu/events/safe-he…

USF’s Jennifer Collins is leading research on a new hurricane severity scale that factors in surge & rainfall. UA’s @DrLauraMyers calls the work “rigorous” and says it could help people make better, life-saving decisions before storms. tampabay.com/hurricane/2025…

Twenty-five years ago, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. Today, we honor the strength of survivors, the memory of those we lost, and the enduring spirit of recovery and resilience.

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Thank you to the dedicated professionals whose expertise, compassion, and tireless work protect lives and help communities recover and rebuild with hope.