Post-Eaton Fire, Altadena homes get free wildfire retrofits under IBHS, GER3 program

Post-Eaton Fire, Altadena Homes Get Free Wildfire Retrofits Under Ibhs, Ger3 Program

Hope Rising: Altadena Homes Receive Free Wildfire Retrofits Through IBHS and GER3 Program After Devastating Eaton Fire In a beacon of recovery for wildfire-ravaged communities, Altadena families are now benefiting from free wildfire retrofits under the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) Wildfire Prepared Home program, partnered with Global Emergency Relief, Recovery & … Read more

North Carolina expands fortified roof grants with coastal funding boost

North Carolina Expands Fortified Roof Grants With Coastal Funding Boost

In July 2025, North Carolina expanded its Strengthen Your Coastal Roof program, allocating an additional $20 million to fund grants for homeowners in 18 coastal counties to upgrade to IBHS FORTIFIED Roofs™, designed to withstand hurricanes and severe storms. These grants, offering up to $6,000 per eligible policyholder of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association … Read more