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Studies & Reports

IBHS researchers routinely conduct studies to help identify loss sources and offer solutions.

General:

Recommendations for an Effective National Mitigation Effort

Public Policy Primer

The Importance of Reducing Disaster-Related Losses for Vulnerable Populations

Chinese-Manufactured Drywall

Residential Fire Sprinklers

Hail:

Investigation into Insured Losses and Damages to Single-Family Homes Resulting from the April 5, 2003 North Texas Hailstorms

Summary of State Hail Maps

Hurricane:

HURRICANE IKE: Nature’s Force vs. Structural Strength

The Benefits of Modern Wind Resistant Building Codes on Hurricane Claim Frequency and Severity (Hurricane Charley)

Severe Winter Weather

Alternative Heating Sources

Water Damage Failure Risks

Toilet Failure Risks

Plumbing Drain System Failure Risks

Plumbing Supply System Failure Risks

Washing Machine Failure Risks

Water Heater Failure Risks

Wildfire

Megafires: The Case for Mitigation
The Witch Creek Wildfire, October 21-31, 2007

Regional Wildfire Guides

Central U.S. - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio

Florida

Great Lakes - Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Mid-Atlantic/Northeast - Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Vermont, Virginia

Pacific Northwest - Idaho, Northern California, Oregon, Washington

Rocky Mountain - Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

Southeast - Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Southern California

Southwest - Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas