Living on the coast has many advantages, spectacular views, a variety of outdoor activities, and high-value properties just to name a few, but every coin

“With over 7,000 FORTIFIED homes in Alabama and now the first-ever FORTIFIED Commercial-Hurricane Gold designation is also earned in Alabama.” The Colonial Inn Condominiums have

“Travelers Insurance joined forces with Habitat for Humanity and Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to build affordable, wind-resistant, FORTIFIED homes in coastal

“Our local news station NBC 15 did a story on building to the Fortified standard and how this could of help saved some of the

“Experts suggest completing a few key maintenance tasks, such as ensuring your smoke alarms are working and installing an automatic water shut-off device.  This U.S.

Photo:  AP After Hurricane Michael’s devastation, experts say building codes should be a starting point, not the end goal for home construction. “When rebuilding your

Five Habitat For Humanity houses, center, stood firm during Hurricane Michael even as an adjacent trailer park saw heavy damage. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

The building codes are the lowest standard of acceptable construction for homes. When local building inspectors do not fully enforce the minimum standards then destruction

Here is a very informative piece on building codes and how they are supposed to protect you and your community.  But remember building codes specify

Disaster-Smart, Inc. works closely with MyStrongHome by handling the FORTIFIED evaluations.  “This is a phenomenal program for the homeowner” states Darius Grimes, CEO, Disaster-Smart, Inc.

ZIP System sheathing and tape when used in roof assemblies helps meet FORTIFIED Home national resilient building standards.  Take a few minutes to review this

Disaster Smart is one of the small number of Certified Evaluators for the FORTIFIED program in the coastal area.  Give us a call at (888)

“Here is a very simple thing to do to reduce damage risks whether you stay or if you go.” Coastal storm approaching? Close all interior

A hurricane headed to you is a very stressful situation for you and your family.  Do I go or Do I stay is constantly going

This article is very informative and gives you and your family an opportunity to become knowledgeable of your evacuation route ahead of a storm.  It

– A Statement from the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Learning from the 2017 Disasters to Create a Reliably Resilient U.S. The Learning from

This article from IBHS is a very informative hurricane preparedness expose’.  It is one of the most comprehensive one we have seen and is worth

Below is a very interesting article that IBHS has developed with help of several other entities.  It is well worth you taking a look at

With a Category 4 hurricane predicted to hit the East Coast later this week, this gives us time to work on developing an emergency plan

Disaster-Smart Consulting, Inc has Commercially Licensed Drone Pilots servicing our coastal areas.  Let us help you with all your drone needs.  Give us a call

Darius Grimes, CEO, of Disaster Smart Consulting, Inc. was on the advisory board in 2005 – 2006 when this program  was being developed.  This program

Disaster Smart Consulting, Inc received the 2017 Spotlight award for completing 283 FORTIFIED designations.  It was also one of the four award winners who earned

BUILDER These standards help prevent losses and promote recovery from hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and more. By Kathleen Brown weberfoto/Adobe Stock The National Oceanic and Atmospheric

How community organizing, the insurance industry and state policy changes came together to make coastal Alabama a leader in weather-resilient home construction. A new home

With hurricane season already in the air, Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, stopped by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Research

Hurricane season is officially underway. We’re all hoping for a mild season, but MyStrongHome customers are doing more: these customers are flexing their muscles in

Hurricane damage can cost a fortune and one of the most expensive repairs is the roof of your home. MyStrongHome is a local organization that

Lax building codes and poor enforcement are a big problem in some places. by Elizabeth Daigneau | June 2018 In less than a week, Hurricane

“Some United States zones and the Caribbean Islands are currently in their strongest hurricane landfall cycle in 40 to 70-years.” Most accurate hurricane prediction organization

By Collin Huguley Jun 4, 2018, 12:44pm Georgia homeowners might be a little less prepared for hurricanes if 2018 turns out to be a stormy

Coral Park High School won first place with their impressive wind resistance model building. Students from Florida Christian School set up their model building in

As hurricane season begins, an MIT expert discusses the benefits of building structures that can more easily weather a major storm.   https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2018-06-01/mits-jeremy-gregory-building-with-resilience-to-beat-hurricane-damage

A new study on the resale value of FORTIFIED home construction by The University of Alabama’s Center for Insurance Information and Research, ACIIR, can be

This article was written by the Wall Street Journal about IBHS and their Fortified Program.  IBHS digitally secured the rights to this article and it

Disaster-Smart can help you with our suite of inspections to help you strengthen your  home from both destructive summer storms and hurricanes.  Contact our office

As you read through this article, just remember, Disaster-Smart, offers home evaluations nationwide. Give us a call at 1-888-964-8776 to schedule your home evaluation today.

“According to Disaster-Smart’s CEO, people often ask “Why do I need FORTIFIED?  My answer is For Peace of Mind, Savings, Improved Value and Stronger Communities. 

According to Disaster-Smart’s CEO  “All of our aerial photography and video is taken by DSCI inspectors who have obtained the required Commercial FAA License. DSCI

In cooperation with FEMA’ s Building Science Branch, FLASH launched DisasterSmart—Leadership for a Resilient Future. The new education initiative is for leaders seeking to advance

  As the Alabama coast observes the quiet passage of another hurricane season, more homes are being built to better withstand the Next Big One.

“We must take precautions well in advance of mighty storms. And, believe it or not, the State of Alabama is on the forefront of home

Published on Sep 25, 2013 Members of Sea Grant, Smart Home America and Fortified Homes Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety discuss the benefits

After years of being battered by hurricanes, Alabama needed a new way forward to better withstand these punishing storms. Through the personal commitment of a

                  Habitat for Humanity Southwest Alabama will be hosting an open house in Mobile, Alabama, from 11

Disaster Smart provides the FORTIFIED Evaluation Services for the My Strong Home program in Alabama, South Carolina, and Louisiana. Tuesday, June 23rd 2015, 6:18 pm

According to new research by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, stronger building codes and standards, along with more stringent requirements for inspections,

Disaster Smart was a featured speaker at this year’s Zerion Power User Summit. Watch Darius speak about stronger, safer homes and how Disaster Smart leverages