Fortify Your Home: Essential Upgrades for Severe Weather Resilience

This interview details actionable and cost-effective retrofitting strategies that protect residential properties from hurricanes, tornadoes, and severe windstorms. Expert Leslie Chapman-Henderson explains how simple upgrades—such as installing wind-rated garage doors and properly anchoring carport posts—prevent catastrophic roof loss and structural failure. The discussion highlights digital benchmarking tools that allow homeowners to evaluate older properties and prioritize high-impact structural improvements based on modern building codes. Additionally, the conversation celebrates community resilience leadership, showcasing real-life survival stories and honoring local officials advocating for disaster preparedness.