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Is your local
#BuildingCode
putting your home at risk during severe weather?
TODAY: IBHS released our 5th edition of Rating the States, evaluating code adoption, enforcement, and licensing in 18 states along the hurricane coast. See your state's score:
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31 hours later, the 3D print of the 6.4” Hondo, TX hailstone is complete!
#ibhshail2021
#hail
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Shut the doors on
#Laura
. Give your roof a fighting chance and close all exterior AND interior doors. Closing doors helps compartmentalize pressures when high winds strike.
#HurricaneLaura
#LAwx
#TXwx
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Hondo, Texas now tops the IBHS list of largest hailstone scanned.
@rossmanbrm12
scanned the hailstone that fell last Wednesday at 6.4" in diameter. Now, a committee will review to determine where this hailstone stacks up in state history.
Thanks
@NWSSanAntonio
for coordinating!
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Did you know shutting all interior AND exterior doors can help keep your roof on during high winds? Closing doors helps compartmentalize pressures, reducing the force on the roof by up to 30%.
#HurricaneLaura
#Laura
#TXwx
#LAwx
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Why is
#DefensibleSpace
so important when preparing for
#wildfire
?
#IBHSDemo
shows it only takes a few minutes for bark mulch/vegetation to ignite and fire to engulf a home.
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Shut all interior doors NOW.
@SarahDillingham
shares closing interior doors helps compartmentalize the pressure inside a home into smaller areas, reducing the force on the roof by as much as 30%.
🚨Be sure to listen authorities as who may tell you to shelter in place.
#Ian
#flwx
With Hurricane Ian bearing down on the U.S. mainland, some are wondering how to best protect their homes. As
@VanessaRuffes
and
@wxbrad
#verify
, closing interior doors can protect your home during a high-wind event.
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Today, we are investigating the fire behavior of various plants, particularly as it relates to various characteristics of the plants, such as size or leaf length. IBHS Wildfire Researcher
@xareni_sm
and IBHS Summer Intern Andrea Gavilanes will work on this project this summer.
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IBHS proudly welcomes Roy Wright as new CEO & President -
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Today, IBHS signed its first MoU with
@FEMA
, allowing for better partnership to strengthen
#resilience
for homes, businesses and communities, support the expansion of building codes and conduct post-disaster assessments.
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Introducing Wildfire Prepared Home from IBHS. The first wildfire mitigation program to allow homeowners to show they’ve taken the required science-based actions to meaningfully reduce their homes’ wildfire risk. Learn more at .
#IBHSWFPH
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Taping windows does NOT prevent damage from flying debris. Learn how to prepare your home or business for
#Dorian
at
#HurricanePrep
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Evacuating soon? Close all interior doors, in addition to closing/protecting all windows and exterior doors, to reduce damage risks:
#Florence
#HurricaneFlorence
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Research shows closing all interior doors―in addition to exterior doors, garage doors, and windows―reduces damage risks during high winds. The results are in, keep it closed or your could get hosed.
#ThunderstormReady
#LAwx
#ALwx
#MSwx
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Did you catch us LIVE on
@GMA
this morning?
@mattgutmanABC
joined us inside the IBHS Research Center for an immersive look at our
#wildfire
#research
, featured a home where one half was unmitigated, while the other half followed the Wildfire Prepared Home Standard. Check it out!
INSIDE THE INFERNO:
@mattgutmanabc
reports on the latest technology helping wildfire safety research in a must-see demonstration.
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A 5.25" diameter hailstone that fell in Kirk, CO, on Aug. 8 may hold a record for the state. The stone was scanned today at
@NWSGoodland
but melted significantly from when it was originally measured and photographed. The state climate office will make the determination on where
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3D laser scanning allows
@ibhshailstudy
to preserve the unique geometries of gargantuan hailstones and study hailstone aerodynamics. The first print of the 6.4 inch Hondo, TX hailstone is about 4 hours from completion!
#hail
#ibhshail2021
#txwx
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Wildfire moves quickly, making early preparedness critical. Just how fast? IBHS pine needle tests demonstrate.
#ThrowbackThursday
#WildfirePrep
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The IBHS Research Center is known for its array of 105 fans—each nearly 6 ft. in diameter and equipped with a 350 HP engine. 10 years ago we were installing the 105th fan, now we're using these fans to help build stronger communities.
#RetroIBHS
#WednesdayWisdom
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When a home is ignited by wildfire, there is a 90 percent chance it will result in a complete loss without firefighter intervention. This means homeowners need to make their home ignition-resistant.
Visit to find steps to take to reduce your risk.
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Why is IBHS so concerned with a property's surroundings as a
#wildfire
threatens? Tests show it only takes seconds for ignited combustible materials (e.g., pine straw) to pose a serious threat.
#ExperienceDDA
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"We've really started to isolate that it's not necessarily the wall of flames that's igniting homes. Rather, the embers that are traveling ahead of the fire are igniting homes." -
@DanielJGorham
#Wildfire
#FireAdapted
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Mark your calendar! Next Tuesday, July 13 starting at 11 AM eastern/ 8 AM pacific, join us LIVE on Facebook to go inside ongoing wildfire research in the large test chamber. We'll show you fuel breaks testing and what researchers are learning from it.
#wildfire
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A few thousand miles and a 3D scan later, Colorado’s record hailstone is preserved. 3D scanning the giants allows
@IBHSHailStudy
to study the hailstones long after they’ve sublimed away.
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New
#HurricaneHarvey
post-disaster study offers quantitative data to inform architects and building designers, insurers and catastrophe modelers:
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Today we'll be partnering with
@SBAgov
and
@iiiorg
to outline what you can be doing now to prepare your business and be ready to quickly recover the next time severe weather strikes.
#BusinessPrep
#BusinessContinuity
#TuesdayTips
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It's critical to prepare surroundings before severe weather and remove anything that could become flying debris, the proof is in the tests.
#HurricaneLane
#HurricanePrep
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#DidYouKnow
a new home built to wildfire-resistant codes can be constructed for roughly the same cost as a typical home? Learn more at
#WildfirePrepDay
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Tips on how you can avoid frozen pipes during a freeze:
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Today, IBHS celebrated in a special signing ceremony, as IBHS
@roysterwright
signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with
@fema
administrator
@FEMA_Deanne
.
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"For every $1 spent in mitigation, between $4 and $8 is saved in avoided disaster recovery costs.”
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Congrats to IBHS Chief Engineer
@AnneCopeIBHS
, who was honored as a
@ASCETweets
Fellow! Just 3% of Society members hold this prestigious honor and we're thrilled to celebrate her.
#womeninstem
#womeninengineering
#womeninscience
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A new guide designed specifically to help small business and commercial building owners better prepare for
#wildfire
is now available. Take action today and be
#WildfireReady
:
#WildfirePrep
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.
@ibhshailstudy
dropped a 7 disdrometer array east of Lodge Pole, Montana tonight. Teams are waiting for the storm to clear the instruments before going in to collect measurements.
#MTwx
#ibhshail2021
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It doesn't take long for vegetation to ignite and pose a serious threat to your home during a
#wildfire
, which makes building defensible space critical to reducing risks.
#WildfirePrep
#WednesdayWisdom
#FireAdapted
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The next research building is on the move this morning! Which peril do you think it will face? 💨💧⛈🔥
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As you evacuate
#Dorian
, be sure to SHUT THE DOORS. Our research shows closing all your interior doors can reduce the pressure on your roof by as much as 30%, giving you a better chance of keeping the roof on in high winds. MORE:
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Wildfire embers can collect around the base of a structure making the 0-5 foot home ignition zone key to becoming
#WildfireReady
.
Make your home resistant to wildfire:
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Design & maintain the 0-5 feet immediately around your home with noncombustible materials. Maintain this zone to keep fire or embers from igniting and spreading fire to your home.
#WildfireReady
: Each day this week we're sharing a step to reduce your home's wildfire risk.
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IBHS officially says goodbye... Julie Rochman, thank you for everything you've done, we wish you a long, healthy, fun and joyful retirement!
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Why is it important to create/maintain 5 ft of noncombustible space around your home? The latest
#wildfire
research fact sheet from IBHS and
@Firewise
explains:
#WildfirePrep
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Hurricane Preparedness Week is upon us and now is the time to prepare for whatever Mother Nature throws your way this season:
#HurricanePrep
#ItOnlyTakesOne
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Week two of IBHS and
@Habitat_org
building a house at the IBHS Research Center, things are coming together quickly!
#ResearchMatters
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#ICYMI
- Tests at the IBHS Research Center this week provided valuable insight on how aging impacts roof performance during a
#wildfire
. More to come soon.
#FireAdapted
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Inside the IBHS Main Test Chamber: Do you know the difference between the two sides of our test house’s roof? 👀
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This morning, we were LIVE at the IBHS Research Center on
@GMA
to highlight Wildfire Prepared Home!
@mattgutmanABC
was live sharing IBHS
#wildfire
research and mitigation.
@RobinRoberts
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The proof is in the research,
#DefensibleSpace
works and reduces your risks when a
#wildfire
threatens. Learn how you can control your vulnerabilities today:
#IBHSDemo
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Dedicated to resilience! Congrats to
@amfam
on using
#FORTIFIED
Commercial standards for their beautiful Spark building in Madison, WI, mixing innovation with stronger, safer construction standards. Learn more about FORTIFIED at
#MitigationMatters
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CHECK IT OUT: Explore the benefits of FORTIFIED in 3D Immersive Mixed Reality with
@TWCAlexWilson
and
@weatherchannel
WATCH: Our newest IMR has arrived! Think your home is ready for severe weather season? Here's what you need to do, according to
@disastersafety
🏠
Learn more:
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In our recent
@ibhshailstudy
field deployment, we crushed a stone saved by a homeowner in Mansfield, TX. Measuring the force it takes to crush a stone, IBHS uses this info in its
#hail
research.
#IBHShail2023
#FBF
#hail
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Thanks to all of our wonderful interns on
#NationalInternDay
! Your contributions to IBHS' research and communications has significantly helped make a real-world impact.
#IBHSInterns
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IBHS wildfire researchers are burning fences this week at the Research Center to capture and characterize the embers produced.
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#HurricaneSeason
is less than one week away and now is the time to prepare. Affordable guidance based on ten years of tests at the IBHS Research Center can make
#HurricanePrep
easier:
#HurricaneReady
#RetroIBHS
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IBHS' first
#wildfire
demonstration in 2011 highlighted the dangers of windblown embers and how they can result in significant structural damage. Learn how IBHS' wildfire research has evolved:
#ThrowbackThursday
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If you anticipate evacuation orders due to
#wildfire
, there are several things you can do to prepare your home before you leave:
#WildfirePrep
#RedFlagWarning
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A8: Understand the risks you face and learn how you can be better prepared. You can’t control Mother Nature, but you can control how you prepare, respond, and recover.
#ReduceYourRisk
#NAICInsuranceChat
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From preparing to recovering, learn how you can get your business ready for severe weather and costly interruptions by joining IBHS,
@iiiorg
, &
@SBAgov
for a free webinar on June 9, 2pm EDT. Register now at .
#BusinessPrep
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Why is creating/maintaining defensible space critical in reducing
#wildfire
risks? IBHS research shows it doesn't take long for embers to ignite combustible vegetation and leave a home vulnerable.
#WildfirePrep
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Want to learn the latest science-based guidance on how you can reduce property
#wildfire
risks? Join
@DanielJGorham
,
@FarazHedayati
and
@NFPA
May 20th for a free webinar to find out:
#WildfirePrep
#FireAdapted
#WednesdayWisdom
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Have you taken your
#SafePlaceSelfie
? Remember, during severe weather, head to an interior room on the lowest floor away windows. Avoid exterior walls because flying debris can penetrate even a brick wall.
#ThunderstormReady
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A properly installed sealed roof deck can reduce water entry by as much as 95%, reducing your risks of costly damage during severe weather.
#HurricanePrep
#HurricanePreparednessWeek
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"Through her work leading the IBHS and its vital research, there are few, if any, who can say they’ve done as much to protect Americans and their homes as Julie Rochman.” - Charles M. Chamness, president and CEO of
@NAMIC
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IBHS researchers are in Panama City Beach, FL, surveying homes impacted by
#HurricaneMichael
, gaining valuable insight into how we can make communities more resilient.
#MitigationMatters
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You can create a fire-resistant landscape while simultaneously maintaining an attractive lawn. IBHS's
@DanielJGorham
explains how by building/maintaining defensible space. Learn more at .
#FireAdapted
#MitigationMatters
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There were 16 billion-dollar weather/climate disasters in 2017 in the U.S., totaling a record-breaking $306.2 billion: . Learn how we can build stronger, safer communities:
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Why is it important to remove pine needles on and around your home or business? IBHS research shows pine needles can significantly increase the risk of damage when
#wildfire
threatens.
#RetroIBHS
#ThrowbackThursday
#TBT
#WildfireReady
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"The fact that this home survived is not an accident," says
@FarazHedayati
. Building defensible space helped this home survive the recent
#GlassFire
, confirming research results in the field AND lab.
#WildfirePrep
#WildfireReady
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IBHS researchers were recently in North Topsail Beach, NC assessing a
@FORTIFIEDHOME
property and neighboring homes. So far, assessments show
#FORTIFIED
properties have fared well after
#HurricaneFlorence
's high winds and rain.
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This week at the IBHS Research Center: Our
#wildfire
researchers began a series structure separation experiments, an ongoing project in partnership with
@NIST
and
@forestservice
. Learn more at .
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The
@ibhshailstudy
team collected data on a supercell near Lodge Pole, Montana on Wednesday. Understanding hailstone characteristics in the field allows IBHS to accurately replicate hail in the lab for testing to improve building components.
#ibhshail2021
#hail
#MTwx
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Our thoughts are with those impacted by the wildfires in California. Stay safe and heed evacuation orders:
#CampFire
#HillFire
#WoolseyFire
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@TripJennings
@bethpratt
@Allstate
Thanks for sharing this info with Beth,
@TripJennings
. If you’d like more info on Wildfire Prepared Home, please visit . We’re happy to answer any questions.
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#DidYouKnow
closing all interior doors, in addition to all windows and exterior doors, can reduce damage risks during high winds?
#Gordon
#TropicalStormGordon
#HurricanePrep
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IBHS wildfire engineers have spent years researching
#wildfire
through field & lab studies. Now, along with other wildfire experts, IBHS has identified the critical actions to reduce your risk and used them to create Wildfire Prepared Home. Learn more at .
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