Anne Cope
@AnneCopeIBHS
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Chief Engineer, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety @IBHS_Org #research #science #weather #resilience
Joined July 2013
Last week, @IBHS_org researchers analyzed 200+ structures after the #LACountyFires. This work drives our mission to turn science into solutions. Our Early Insights report explores elements that impacted the fire spread at
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Embers often lead to destruction during #wildfires. They can travel for miles and ignite combustible materials in our neighborhoods. @IBHS_org research points to the need to create a 5-ft noncombustible buffer around homes to reduce this risk. @AP
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Heartbroken by the Los Angeles County fires, I’m hopeful we can minimize future #wildfire destruction. Embers can drift miles from a wildfire, igniting anything combustible. Creating a 5-foot noncombustible buffer around a home can reduce ember ignitions.
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Now's the time to get ready for winter and prep your home for the cold. @IBHS_org has you covered with a checklist in our #WinterReady guide at
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Enjoyed chatting with my colleagues at #NRMCA.
Tune in to the upcoming episode of Concrete Credentials for an insightful discussion with @AnneCopeIBHS, Chief Engineer at @IBHS_org. Catch up on the latest episodes now:
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Stay safe out there, people! And take a read about modern building codes... thanks @CBOMagazine
With the US braces for Hurricane Helene, it's a good time to review modern building codes. It’s critical to strengthen the built environment to mitigate damage from disasters, & building codes are a key component. Learn more from @IBHS_org's Anne Cope:
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Based on more than a decade of #research, @IBHS_org has identified key actions to reduce #wildfire risk. Sharing this with families at @FireSafeMarin’s Ember Stomp Festival helps put our science into action. Ready to join them? Visit
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Reducing wildfire risk requires resilience at both the parcel and community levels. One year after the devastating fire in Lahaina, @IBHS_Org shares insights on the fire's rapid spread and takeaways for a more resilient future. Find the report at
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We are not powerless against wildfires. #Wildfire research has identified science-backed ways to meaningfully reduce a home’s wildfire risk. Wildfire mitigation STARTS at the parcel level and can be a pathway to more wildfire-resilient communities.
The insurance industry is setting homes on fire — just to make a point. Property insurers are trying to force changes in construction standards that they say are necessary to protect houses in certain parts of the U.S. against wildfires.
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Today is the start of the 2024 #HurricaneSeason, and it’s not too late to take on projects around your home to strengthen it against high wind and torrential rain. Get started today at #HurricanePrep
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Prepare your property for #wildfires or #SevereWeather now. Use science-backed checklists & ready guides from @IBHS_org to get started and narrow Mother Nature's impact. #HurricanePrepWeek #WildfirePreparednessWeek Act now:
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Severe weather risks have increased. Modern building codes help. Today, @IBHS_org released the 5th edition of Rating the States, evaluating code adoption, enforcement, and licensing in 18 states along the hurricane coast. See where your state stands:
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We’ve seen proven resilience along coastlines, like in Florida, vs. continued vulnerabilities in inland areas. Hear from @igiammanco33 & @auburn_windengr on the @IBHS_org Disaster Discussions Podcast on how to bridge the gap to combat severe storms:
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#HurricaneSeason is 100 days away. Make beneficial investments, like installing a @FORTIFIEDHome Roof or wind-rated garage door so your home is #HurricaneReady by June 1 – the start of the season. Get started today at
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Reduce the damage to your home from spring storms this year. Affordable DIY actions coupled with last-minute prep can reduce property damage. Start today at #ThunderstormReady
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