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 & Regulatory Agencies

Florida Department of Financial Services’ My Safe Florida Home Program & 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.

University & Research Initiatives

FSU RMI Research Initiative

A new undertaking by Florida State University’s Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) Center, in partnership with OIR and FSLSO, studying trends in the residential market and helping identify issues before they 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), building knowledge at the intersection of research, application, and lived experience around built-environment resilience.

FIU’s DesignSafe

Discover how Florida International University’s DesignSafe initiative is advancing disaster prevention.

Industry & Nonprofit Organizations

IBHS (Institute for Business & Home Safety)

Learn how IBHS’ cutting-edge research helps homeowners protect against severe weather.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

Working together to reduce disaster losses and strengthen communities. 

Inspect to Protect

Tools and resources to help strengthen homes against natural hazards.

Building resilience means reducing risk before disaster strikes.

Homebuyer Resources

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.

This page will continue to be updated with new resources, resilience initiatives, and related information.