Resilience Hub
Welcome to FSLA’s Resilience Hub, where we’ve collected resources for information, innovation solutions, and collaborative efforts available to help you prepare your home or business.
Protecting Homes and Businesses
Whether it’s storms, floods, or other extreme weather events, Floridians are no strangers to the power of nature. Florida Surplus Lines Association members are proud to be at the forefront of solutions that not only protect our communities during disasters but also help prevent them.
Florida’s Resilience Efforts
What Florida Is Doing to Stay Resilient
Florida’s commitment to resilience goes beyond the insurance industry. It involves a statewide approach that includes government agencies, local partners, and community organizations. Here’s how Florida is leading the charge:
State Agencies Working for You: Explore their Resources
Florida Department of Financial Services’ My Safe Florida Home Program and My Safe Florida Condo Programs
Learn more about how to receive a home inspection!
Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Mitigation Resources
Information and tools to help consumers reduce risk and mitigate property damage.
Florida SERT Mitigation Resources
Resources to help Floridians strengthen their homes and communities.
Florida SERT Flood Resources
Flood preparedness and mitigation information for Florida residents.
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR)
The wind mitigation web page provides details for consumers regarding available Florida mitigation programs.
FSU RMI Research Initiative
Learn about how a new undertaking by Florida State University’s Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Center — in partnership with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) and the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) — aims to study trends in the residential market and assist in identifying issues before they could potentially become a problem.
UF FIBER Inititive
The University of Florida’s College of Design, Construction and Planning supports FIBER (Florida’s Institute For Built Environment Resilience), which seeks to build knowledge at the intersection of research, application and lived experience around ideas and innovations that foster built environment resilience.
Innovative Organizations
Learn about the contributions from organizations working to reduce risk and increase preparedness:
IBHS (Institute for Business & Home Safety)
Learn how IBHS’ cutting-edge research helps homeowners protect against severe weather.
FIU’s DesignSafe
Discover how Florida International University’s DesignSafe initiative is advancing disaster prevention.
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
Working together to reduce disaster losses and strengthen communities.
Inspect2Protect.org
Tools and resources to help strengthen homes against natural hazards.
Building resilience means reducing risk before disaster strikes.
Resources for Prospective Homebuyers:
Resilience matters when purchasing a home because a well-built, well-maintained property can better withstand storms, reduce long-term repair costs, and qualify for lower insurance premiums. Investing in a resilient home means greater peace of mind, increased property value, and potential savings on insurance and maintenance.
BuyersGuideToResilientHomes.org
A guide to help homebuyers make smarter, more resilient home purchasing decisions.
Edison Insurance: Tools & Tips
Practical tips and tools to help homebuyers understand insurance and reduce risk.
Strong-Homes.org
Resources for building and maintaining stronger, safer, more resilient homes.