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When it comes to protecting your home from severe weather, certification plays a crucial role. It’s not just about having a sturdy roof or solid walls. It’s about ensuring every part of your home meets rigorous standards designed to withstand storms, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. This is where evaluators in certification come in. They are the experts who assess, verify, and certify that your home meets these high standards. Their role is vital in helping homeowners

Understanding the IBHS FORTIFIED™ Program The IBHS FORTIFIED™ program is designed to reduce damage from high-wind events such as hurricanes, severe storms, and straight-line winds. Homes that meet FORTIFIED™ standards are built or retrofitted using specific construction methods proven to perform better during extreme weather. Many insurance carriers and state grant programs recognize these standards and may offer: Insurance premium discounts Eligibility for state-funded roof

If you own a home in one of North Carolina’s 18 coastal counties or the Outer Banks, you could get up to $10,000 to replace or upgrade your roof to the hurricane-resistant FORTIFIED Roof™ standard — and in some cases pay nothing out of pocket. My name is Ray Neelon, President of Fortified Evaluators, LLC. This Wilmington-based, family-owned company has helped hundreds of North Carolina homeowners get approved for this exact grant since the program began. Below is the most up-