#49 Chuck Miccolis: Preparing Facilities for Severe Weather

This weeks guest is Chuck Miccolis, Managing Director of Commercial Lines at The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. IBHS is an independent, nonprofit 501 (C), scientific research and communications organization, whose building safety research helps create more resilient communities.
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Climate change is leading to more severe storms and a more frequent rate. On this episode, Chuck talks about the importance of being proactive when it comes to preparing for severe weather, and the steps you can take to ensure your building is ready for future storms!
For more information, and detailed guides to prepare, check out these resources:

• FORTIFIED, the National Resilient Construction Standard – https://fortifiedhome.org/
• Severe Weather Preparedness Guidance – https://disastersafety.org/
• Thunderstorm Ready Guide – Thunderstorm-ready.org
• OFB-EZ Guide – https://disastersafety.org/business-protection/ofb-ez/

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