Commercial: Reducing Electrical Surge in Existing Buildings
Commercial: Reducing Electrical Surge in Existing BuildingsSteps to increase an existing building's resistance to lightning strikes and electrical overload.DisasterSafety - Where building safety...
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Commercial: Electrical Surge ProtectionNew construction options for reducing the risk of a lightning strike damaging your building.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world...
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Protect Your HomeLightning does not need to directly strike your home to induce a power surge.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world solutions.
View ArticleCommercial: Lightning Protection
Commercial: Lightning ProtectionTake steps to reduce the risk of a lightning strike damaging your building.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world solutions.
View ArticleDeadly lightning season continues; prepare now to stay safe
Deadly lightning season continues; prepare now to stay safe17 people have been killed by lightning strikes in July. Resources to protect yourself, your home and your business.DisasterSafety - Where...
View ArticleCommercial: Reducing Electrical Surge in Existing Buildings
Commercial: Reducing Electrical Surge in Existing BuildingsSteps to increase an existing building's resistance to lightning strikes and electrical overload.DisasterSafety - Where building safety...
View ArticleCommercial: Electrical Surge Protection
Commercial: Electrical Surge ProtectionNew construction options for reducing the risk of a lightning strike damaging your building.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world...
View ArticleProtect Your Home
Protect Your HomeLightning does not need to directly strike your home to induce a power surge.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world solutions.
View ArticleCommercial: Lightning Protection
Commercial: Lightning ProtectionTake steps to reduce the risk of a lightning strike damaging your building.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world solutions.
View ArticleHow to Avoid Common Scams During Storm Recovery
How to Avoid Common Scams During Storm RecoveryWhat you should know to avoid being taken by fraudulent contractors.DisasterSafety - Where building safety research leads to real-world solutions.
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IBHS Supports Administration’s Action to Improve Earthquake Resistance of...
Media Contact Tiffany O’Shea Public Affairs Director, IBHS Phone: (512) 636-7811 Email: toshea@ibhs.org Twitter: @disastersafety TAMPA (Feb. 9, 2016) – The Insurance Institute for Business & Home...
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IBHS to Present PV Research at RICOWI Spring Seminar
As the first line of defense against Mother Nature, the roof is the most critical system in every building. IBHS is actively engaged with the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) and...
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IBHS Participates in AIA’s Resiliency Summit
The American Institute of Architects recently released the proceedings from its Resiliency Summit, which included participation by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). The...
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Earthquake Risks around the U.S.
So, what can you do to protect yourself, your home or business and its contents from earthquakes? This guide contains information to help you better understand the areas of your home or business that...
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Media Advisory: Oklahoma Insurance Department and IBHS Announcing New Program...
WHAT: Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak and experts from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) will hold a media event during the National Tornado Summit to discuss...
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FORTIFIED Resilient Home Programs Launched by IBHS at National Tornado Summit
Media Contact Tiffany O’Shea Public Affairs Director, IBHS Phone: (512) 636-7811 Email: toshea@ibhs.org Twitter: @disastersafety Media Contact Kelly Dexter OK Insurance Department (405) 522-0683...
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IBHS Commends House Passage of FEMA Disaster Assistance Act
Media Contact Tiffany O’Shea Public Affairs Director, IBHS Phone: (512) 636-7811 Email: toshea@ibhs.org Twitter: @disastersafety TAMPA, March 4 – The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety...
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Inspection Checklist for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays on Commercial Roofs
IBHS research has shown that ballasted PV systems may be subjected to sliding or localized lifting at wind speeds well below design levels. When a PV array is first installed, a baseline inspection...
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Know the Difference – How to React During a Hailstorm and Tornado
Not all severe weather is alike, which is why your reactions to different storms also shouldn’t be alike. Both hailstorms and tornadoes are damaging in their own way. In order to reduce your risks...
View ArticleFirst FORTIFIED Home to be Built in Tulsa by State Farm, Habitat for...
Media Contacts: OK Insurance Department, please contact Kelly Dexter at 405-522-0683 or Kelly.Dexter@oid.ok.gov IBHS, please contact Tiffany O’Shea at (512) 636-7811 or toshea@ibhs.org State Farm,...
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