This course offers a practical, comprehensive examination of resilient building construction and wind-mitigation strategies that strengthen Louisiana communities and lead to more affordable insurance discounts. Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to support resilient
construction practices that reduce disaster losses and attract insurance investment across the state.
View flyer – Safer Homes Dec 2025
What participants will learn:
• How resilient construction can lower insurance costs and improve community recovery
• Fundamentals of IBHS Fortified Standards and their three levels (Roof, Silver, Gold)
• Benefits of Wind Mitigation Surveys and how to leverage them for insurance discounts
• Available funding programs and legislative initiatives supporting
Fortified construction
• How to engage communities and enforce building codes to improve
resilience
Who the course is for:
• Parish officials
• Elected officials
• Emergency managers
• Municipal leaders and planners
• State departments and agencies
• Builders, inspectors, and industry representatives
The training is a 2-day course.
December 4, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
December 5, 2025
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Register here – https://stems.gohsep.la.gov/courses/6147/offerings/9959
Traveling over 35 miles?
Rooms and an evening meal may be provided upon
request for attendees who live more than 35 miles
from Abdalla Hall.
Hotel Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
1521 W. Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
- Confirmation emails will be sent by November 26th or before.
- When you arrive, the front desk will have your name and room number if you requested lodging.
- Check-in will be after the first day of class.
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