1. Challenges in Urban Meteorology: A Forum for Users and Providers September 21-23, 2004 Rockville, MD

2. The Institute for Business & Home Safety is an initiative of the insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters.

3. Roof Deck Failure

4. Garage Door Failure

5. Garage Door Failure Close Up

6. Reinforced Garage Door

7. Gable Failure

8. Commercial Structure Failure

9. New Commercial Structure Survives

10. Manufactured Homes

11. Newer HUD Building Codes

12. Resources Available

13. We know how to protect homes and businesses from hurricanes and other high-wind events The cost to make homes and businesses disaster-resistant should not be considered in determining property values for tax purposes