FORTIFIED works - it's that simple. 🏠 Take the guessing game out of construction or re-roofing by choosing a standard that's backed by science and proven to withstand severe weather damage in real storms. Learn how to get started at fortifiedhome.org.

More than 100,000 families have chosen FORTIFIED for stronger storm protection - and they're finding the benefits extend beyond the last storm. 🏠 From greater confidence in their homes to reduced damage, hear from homeowners and professionals: https://youtu.be/d4cEhq6m0X4

How Does FORTIFIED Make A Difference In 100,000 Families' Lives?

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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: https://youtu.be/TvXbNJ7gKOw

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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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.

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.

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.

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: https://youtu.be/rL_DzSTadE0

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: https://fortifiedhome.org/article/solutions-to-the-changing-insurance-landscape/

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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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.

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!

What happens when a Category 2 hurricane meets #FORTIFIED? 🚨 Spoiler alert: less damage and more cost savings.

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.

If you experience tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in your area, #FORTIFIED can prevent the damage you experience most. Learn more at fortifiedhome.org.

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.

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.

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

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.

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....

“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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Texas is the only Gulf Coast state that doesn’t offer incentives like grants and discounts to homeowners for retrofits that can help protect against hurricanes. trib.al/wFcezzx

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....