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IBHS is a nonprofit association that engages in communication, education, engineering and research. Its mission is to conduct objective, scientific research to identify and promote effective actions that strengthen homes, businesses, and communities against natural disasters and other causes of loss.

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allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

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Hazards

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3 March 2022

WUI structure/parcel/community fire hazard mitigation methodology

This report documents the methodology and addresses the critical issues of mitigation effectiveness at the parcel and community level. It gives an implementable path forward by considering the spatial relationships between fuels, exposures, and hardening.

Publication

2 June 2021

Rating the states 2021: an assessment of residential building code and enforcement systems for life safety and property protection in hurricane-prone regions

In its fourth edition, IBHS’s Rating the States report evaluates the 18 states along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, all vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes, based on building code adoption, enforcement, and contractor licensing.

News

2 June 2021

Inconsistent building codes leave some states vulnerable to hurricane damage

IBHS released the 2021 edition of Rating the States, its signature report evaluating building codes and the administration of code provisions.

Publication

21 March 2018

Rating the states 2018: an assessment of residential building code and enforcement systems for life safety and property protection in hurricane-prone regions

This is the third Rating the States report produced by IBHS to assess elements of code enforcement and administration and contractor licensing in the 18 states most vulnerable to catastrophic hurricanes along the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mex

News

30 June 2016

Munich Re US, IBHS launch new app emphasizing safer homes

A new mobile app designed to help homeowners better understand how to strengthen their homes to withstand severe weather events has been released by Munich Re, US, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Ģ��ý Safety. It walks homeowners, contractors and architects through the home strengthening process, providing information based on their specific input.

Publication

17 May 2016

Severe weather: Emergency preparedness and response planning

Every business that wants to stay in business should have a plan to prepare for and respond to severe weather and other emergencies.

Publication

17 May 2016

Business continuity toolkit

The Insurance Institute for Business & Ģ��ý Safety (IBHS) has developed a new streamlined business continuity program for small businesses that may not have the time or resources to create an extensive plan to recover from business interruptio

Publication

3 January 2014

U.S. national report to the IDNDR Programme Forum 1999

This report provides a reassessment of natural hazards in the United States and discusses the progress and challenges in reducing losses from natural disasters.