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Disaster Safety Review (April 2012)
Building Safety Month
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Protection from the Top (May Commercial Resolution)
Disaster Safety Review (April 2012)
The latest issue of Disaster Safety Review includes IBHS experts weighing in on tornado forecasting, why strengthening roofs is a fast-track to tackling property losses, and building code ratings for the 18 most hurricane-prone states.
Building Safety Month
Find Building Safety Month resources, including news releases, blog posts, and Facebook and Twitter posts, provided by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) here.
Protection from the Top (May Commercial Resolution)
The roof is a commercial building’s first line of defense from natural hazards such as wind, rain, fire, hail, ice, snow, and extreme heat. It is also the most vulnerable part of your building. This article focuses on how to identify and address common trouble spots in order to stop problems before they start and fix them before it’s too late.
Knowing your risks
No matter where you live, natural hazards exist that could significantly damage or even destroy your home or business. However, the severity and specific types of risks vary considerably by geographic region. For example, wildfires and floods occur in many parts of the United States. A complete evaluation of your specific property location may be the most effective way to determine the true exposure. In addition to natural hazards, this website addresses man-made risks such as interior water-related losses. To obtain a list of the natural hazards that may affect your area, enter your ZIP Code on the map.
