Learn about the Insurance Institute for Building and Home Safety's program, FORTIFIED and how these designations benefit homes.

LaHouse Research and Education Center partners with Smart Home America

The one-hour course includes:

• Elements of different FORTIFIED Classifications
• Benefits of FORTIFIED, based on tests and real storm data
• Insurance discount legislation

The two-hour course includes:

• Elements of different FORTIFIED Classifications
• Benefits of FORTIFIED, based on tests and real storm data
• Insurance discount legislation
• Flood risk basics
• NFIP policy information (coverage and available discounts)

These trainings are approved for the corresponding amount of CEU's for Agents, Adjusters, Builders, and Roofers.

Who should attend:

Agents, Adjusters, Contractors, Homeowners, anyone interested in learning more about these programs

Location: LaHouse Research and Education Center; 3622 Gourrier Ave. Baton Rouge, La.

Instructors: Candace Wheat from Smart Home America and Pam Lewandowski; LaHouse Manager of Training

The LSU AgCenter provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need an accommodation to participate in an event, please contact LaHouse at 225-578-7913 at least two weeks prior to the event.

Cost: Prices vary per course.

All fees must be received and cleared prior to the start of class. Registration should be complete one week prior to class in order to prep practice materials. *Refunds for full amount minus processing fees can be given two weeks prior to the start of class; no refunds processed within two weeks of class start date. Contact Pam Lewandowski at plewandowski@agcenter.lsu.edu if you have questions.

Upcoming Dates:

None are scheduled at this time; email plewandowski@agcenter.lsu.edu to request a course.