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Resilient construction standard designed to strengthen homes and commercial buildings against severe weather; a program of the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety.

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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 25/08/2026
Is your garage door your home's weakest link? If yours isn't wind-rated, high wind can force it inward, allowing pressure to rush in. That pressure can push upward on the roof & outward on walls, leading to structural damage. Learn more from @ibhs.org experts: youtu.be/TvXbNJ7gKOw
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Is Your Garage Door Your Home's Weakest Link?
As the largest opening in a home, a garage door is one of its most vulnerable areas. High winds can push a garage door inward, allowing pressure to build inside your home, pushing up on the roof and out on the surrounding walls--often resulting in more ...
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 24/08/2026
The roof you see is only part of the story. FORTIFIED strengthens key components of your roof system to help protect your home’s interior and the people and valuables inside from high-wind damage during severe weather. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org.
Aerial view of a house roof with text overlay: "Details you can’t see matter." A "FORTIFIED" logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 20/05/2026
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.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 17/04/2026
Resilient construction is not only good for tenants, but is great for developers, too. 📈 In fact, a study by the Center for Risk and insurance Research shows the return on investing in FORTIFIED Multifamily™ can be as high as 72 percent. Learn about more benefits at fortifiedmultifamily.org.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety @ibhs.org · 30/03/2026
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: youtu.be/rL_DzSTadE0
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 27/03/2026
The homeowners #insurance landscape is changing, & in an effort to keep costs affordable, homeowners may be accepting greater out-of-pocket risks. Read our article to learn how to navigate these changes: fortifiedhome.org/article/solutions…
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Solutions to the Changing Insurance Landscape: How Homeowners Can Invest in Resilience and Reduce Long-Term Costs - FORTIFIED - A Program of IBHS
Moving to a new area brings exciting opportunities, but it also means learning about new weather challenges. Risks like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires or winter storms can vary greatly from one regi...
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 13/02/2026
Show your love but make it stronger for the next storm with resilience-inspired valentines. ❤️🏠 Happy Valentine’s Day from the FORTIFIED Team - helping homes stand stronger and families feel safer against the weather they face.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 15/01/2026
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!
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 17/09/2025
What happens when a Category 2 hurricane meets #FORTIFIED? 🚨 Spoiler alert: less damage and more cost savings.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 16/09/2025
Five years ago today, Hurricane Sally made landfall in coastal #Alabama, putting 17,000 #FORTIFIED homes to the test. The result? According to a report from Center for Risk and Insurance Research, FORTIFIED homes stood stronger – experiencing less damage. Learn more at bit.ly/4mHAWMq.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 14/08/2025
If you experience tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in your area, #FORTIFIED can prevent the damage you experience most. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org.
Graphic showing a map of the United States with a highlighted area in red, overlaid with a cloud and Wi-Fi symbol. Text reads 'If you live here, you need FORTIFIED.' with the logo of FORTIFIED, a program of IBHS, at the bottom.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety @ibhs.org · 05/05/2025
It's #HurricanePreparednessWeek! Now's the time for #homeowners - coastal and inland alike - to take steps to prepare their properties before #hurricane season. Get the full IBHS Hurricane Ready guide at ibhs.org/hurricaneready.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 05/05/2025
No dejes que esto sea tu hogar esta #TemporadaDeHuracanes. Renueva tu techo con el estándar #FORTIFIED. Descubre cómo este estándar de construcción respaldado por la ciencia puede marcar la diferencia durante la próxima tormenta en fortifiedhome.org.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 05/05/2025
Don't let this be your home this #HurricaneSeason. Re-roof to #FORTIFIED. Find out how this science-backed construction standard can make a difference during the next storm at fortifiedhome.org. #HurricanePreparednessWeek
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 28/01/2025
When you re-roof to #FORTIFIED, you receive peace of mind during high wind events that your #home is prepared to keep the wind and rain out. Learn how at fortifiedhome.org.
Aerial view showing two houses side by side, labeled "Not FORTIFIED" and "FORTIFIED," representing a comparison program by IBHS for building resilience. The surrounding area includes a car and sparse vegetation.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety @ibhs.org · 08/01/2025
Have you listened to the 3rd season of the Disaster Discussions Podcast? From the need for modern inland #BuildingCodes to the latest in #wildfire, #hail and wind #research to lessons learned from #HurricaneHelene, we explored a wide range of topics. Catch the recap at ibhs.org/disaster-dis....
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety @ibhs.org · 18/12/2024
“The roof was always the first to go. ‘It’s not a question of if they fail, it’s when,’ said Fred Malik, who heads the [IBHS’s] @fortifiedhome.org program.” Learn more about the potential for FORTIFIED roofs in #Texas.
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FORTIFIED @fortifiedhome.org · 19/11/2024
Many homeowners assume local #BuildingCodes ensure their home was built to endure storms, yet a recent FEMA study estimates only 32% of American communities have adopted and enforced modern building codes proven to protect against severe weather damage. Learn more: fortifiedhome.org/article/is-y....
Coastal neighborhood in North Carolina.
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