FORTIFIED Home™

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The choices you make around your home can make a big difference during severe weather. Small design decisions can help reduce vulnerable areas and lower the risk of storm damage. IBHS Meteorologist Rachael Gauthier shares practical tips with @dwnews: youtube.com/watch?v=rFRwNZ…

Severe weather can shut down restaurant operations in minutes, and keep doors closed for weeks – but owners aren’t helpless. 📆 Join IBHS experts Ross Haigler and Gail Moraton at the #2026RestaurantShow on May 16 to learn science-backed steps to protect buildings, reduce downtime and recover faster after the next storm. ➡️ Register: bit.ly/4spBkBx

National Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today. The best time to prepare your home is before a storm is on the way. 🌀 Each day this week, we’ll share science-backed steps to reduce damage + strengthen your property. Start now by downloading the Hurricane Ready guide at ibhs.org/hurricaneready.

A weak garage door could put your entire home at risk. If it’s not wind-rated, high winds can push it inward, allowing pressure to build that can lift your roof and push out on walls. ✅ Check your door’s wind rating label. No label? Replace the door with one that can withstand the wind speeds in your area to turn this vulnerability into a strength.

An older or storm-damaged roof isn’t just cosmetic, it’s a vulnerability. With #HurricaneSeason approaching, now is the time to take a closer look at your home’s first line of defense. If you’re re-roofing, building to the #FORTIFIED standard can help reduce the risk of costly damage from high winds and torrential rain. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org/roof/.

It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week - is your home ready for #HurricaneSeason? The roof is a home’s first line of defense against high winds and rain. Make sure it’s built with the strength of a FORTIFIED Roof. It’s not too late to re-roof and protect what matters most. Get started today for peace of mind all season long at fortifiedhome.org/roof/.

The roof is your home’s first line of defense against severe weather. When it fails, damage can quickly cascade. 🔎 Make sure your roof is ready for hurricane season by checking for signs of aging, like curled or cracked shingles, or schedule an inspection with a qualified contractor. Need to re-roof? Ask for the @FORTIFIEDHome standard – proven to perform in high winds.

Stronger roofs start with stronger collaboration. 🤝 Through our alliance with GAF, we’re building a pipeline of qualified roofing professionals delivering #FORTIFIED roofs, giving homeowners a better way to strengthen their homes and reduce storm risk. Together, we’re expanding access to resilience for communities nationwide. Learn more about the impact at gaf.com/fortified.

The work of the @LAInsuranceDept and the @AlabamaDOI demonstrate how IBHS can grow resilience at scale to make homes safer, reduce disaster losses, and help communities recover faster as risk exposure grows nationwide. Programs like Strengthen Alabama Homes and Louisiana Fortify Homes have enabled thousands of homeowners to build or retrofit to the @FORTIFIEDHOME standard and signals the growing investment in solutions to reduce risk and strengthen communities.

It was a productive day, meeting with @IBHS_org and my colleague, 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗙𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗿. Together, we discussed the incredible progress our states are making with the @FORTIFIEDHOME standard. This is important to homeowners because Louisiana and Alabama aren't just participating in resilient construction—we are leading the nation. By increasing uptake of FORTIFIED standards, we are helping homeowners build stronger, safer and more insurable communities.

Rebuilding after a disaster takes more than materials, but also the right people, skills and approach. 🛠️ In Part 2 of @IBHS_Org's Disaster Discussions Podcast, IBHS Director of Construction Shawn Macomber breaks down the biggest challenges facing the industry today, from labor shortages to building stronger for severe weather. He also shares how rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina shaped his path to the IBHS Research Center. 🎧 Listen now at youtu.be/bVD3YIoLpJk.

Reduce the risk of a "blue roof" after the next storm. Ask your roofing contractor for FORTIFIED. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org.

#DidYouKnow 60% of Americans aren’t confident their community could rebuild quickly after a major disaster? In Part 1 of @IBHS_Org's Disaster Discussions Podcast, host Rachael Gauthier explores the people powering recovery, the nationwide skilled labor gap and how the @HomeDepotFound is helping close it.

GAF - Roofing has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa, Alabama to expand access to fortified roofing systems for homeowners across West Alabama, beginning with a roof replacement for a local veteran. Read more ➡️ brnw.ch/21x1UzN

How many ways do you have setup to receive severe weather alerts? Be sure to have at least 3! 📻 Weather Radio 📱Phone Alerts 📺 Local TV 💻 Social Media 📲 Weather Apps #okwx ibhs.org/thunderstormre…

GAF, Habitat for Humanity partnership brings FORTIFIED Roof Systems to storm-prone market bit.ly/4cKhT0i

If your roof isn't ready for this year's #HurricaneSeason, it could lead to costly damage, displacement and headaches. Re-roofing to the #FORTIFIED standard - proven to withstand high wind and rain - protects your home and peace of mind. Learn more at FORTIFIEDHome.org.

When wind-driven rain gets inside your home, damage escalates fast. That’s why protecting doors and windows matters during severe weather. FORTIFIED requires that openings like doors and windows, are tested to withstand both pressure and impact. Hear from @IBHS_org’s Managing Director of Atmospheric Science Ian Giammanco on why this is critical: youtu.be/KrYDznRDSrw

Investment in your home’s storm resilience = peace of mind when the next storm hits. Building to #FORTIFIED means your roof is designed using the latest science to stand up to high wind and rain. Learn more via @Southern_Living on why it’s a smarter choice for coastal homes: southernliving.com/most-vulnerabl…