The recent movement among consumers to pursue energy savings may dovetail with insurance industry initiatives to convince homeowners to properly prepare their dwellings for disasters, an expert in the field said.
Julie Rochman, president and chief executive officer of the Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), said that many home improvements people are considering to save on energy costs will also help to protect against natural disasters.
She noted that properly mounted double-pane windows that seal air in and out to help with heating costs also help protect homes against high winds. The same is true for other improvements such as doors that close securely.
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