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We documented a FORTIFIED home in a tornado-affected area with Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties and roofer, Ben Murphy Company. Thank you for showing us around. We look forward to sharing the results.

Storm damage recovery 101 for Oklahoma homeowners bit.ly/4c0J8nV

Resilient architecture: Why is this house still standing? bit.ly/4bt72II

3 Things Experts Say To Do Before The First Hurricane Of The Season aol.it/4rIiAfK

Hail from Kankakee storm likely breaks state record: ‘Size of a mini Nerf football’ says NIU meteorologist bit.ly/3NDgqQF

Mitigation is no longer a nice-to-have for homebuilders. It's what gets a community insured. Builders are learning what we already know. Resilience is a market advantage. bit.ly/4soEsOI

Your roof is your home's biggest vulnerability during severe weather. IBHS's Alex Cary tells Southern Living why, and what homeowners can do to protect it bit.ly/4bnSZ7h

First Certificate Issued to Homeowner Through New Program to Prepare for Wildfire Season bit.ly/4lM6b9A

Rebuilding Together New Orleans installs 500th fortified roof in Desire neighborhood bit.ly/4bASdTi

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🌀 Helene (TN): Up to $14,181/roof, due April 3: bit.ly/4uz2dVu | Helene (NC): Up to $9,750/roof, due April 10: bit.ly/4sg6w6M | Info session March 31: bit.ly/4rTOWVj

🚨 Two FORTIFIED roofing grants are available through SBP for nonprofits rebuilding after Hurricanes Debby (FL, GA, NC) and Helene (TN, NC). Applications due as soon as March 31. Details below 👇

Grants available in Kentucky to improve roofs against severe weather bit.ly/3N9dQSu

Kentucky's $5M Roof Grant Program Shows States Moving Beyond Hurricane Zones for Wind Mitigation bit.ly/4cQiwqS

Homeowners, builders can lower risk of damage from wildfires bit.ly/40qwSH1

We're proud to have helped organize the Georgia Tree Summit! A special recognition to past board chair Dr. Lars Powell for presenting findings from the University of Alabama and Alabama Department of Insurance Hurricane Sally study on tree risk and insurance outcomes. 🌳

Louisiana Regulation Sets Mandatory Discounts for Fortified Homes bit.ly/3NzfCfH

Hail Hits Colorado Homeowners In The Pocketbook bit.ly/46POOhL

Is a 'Fortified' roof the secret to lowering insurance? Louisiana lawmakers think so bit.ly/4rXt3VV

Florida lawmakers give no new money to home-hardening grant fund bit.ly/4azDQ29