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

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