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How to Become An IHPA Member

Posted by ihpa on August 9, 2009

The International Hurricane Protection Association welcomes for membership all who are directly involved in the Hurricane Protection Industry, those who provide supportive goods and services and those who are involved in the promulgation and/or enforcement of codes and regulations governing hurricane and windstorm protection products.

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About the IHPA:

The IHPA is a non-profit organization which brings together and represents organizations and individuals involved in the protection of life and property from the devastation associated with hurricanes. We strive to educate the public, industry professionals and government officials and to keep you informed of developments affecting your business or concern.

Requirements:

We do require that all applicants read and agree to abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics. Applicants seeking a business membership must have in force and maintain
appropriate licensing and insurance. If you represent a hurricane protection product in any fashion, your product(s) must be properly tested and approved.

Application Process:

Applicants should legibly complete, sign and submit an application, related documents and application fee.  All forms and instructions for submittal may be found at: http://ihpaprotect.org/membership.aspx

All applications for membership are subject to review by the IHPA Board of Directors.

Once your application and membership fee have been processed, you will be sent a certificate of membership and information relating to participation in the members only
area of the IHPA Website and will receive our News and Information broadcasts, meeting notices, etc. You will also be granted permission to display the IHPA logo.

The IHPA is growing in numbers and influence. We look forward to receiving your application for membership and to the time that you may become a proud IHPA member!

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Article points out perils of Unapproved Hurricane Protection

Posted by ihpa on July 13, 2009

“You won’t get much help telling the tested products from untested ones”

In an article running in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune  Sunday July 12, 2009 the point is well made that little is being done to protect the consumer from inadequate hurricane protection products.

Leslie Chapman-Henderson, CEO of the non-profit group Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, or FLASH: “The only thing worse than no hurricane protection is the wrong hurricane protection.”

Terence McElroy, spokesman for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: “Nothing is sanctioned by the state or, to my knowledge, prohibited by the state.  It really is ‘let the buyer beware.”

The article points out that millions of dollars have been spent developing the testing and standards that identify which products work.  Building and consumer safety advocates contend that the state needs to require these standards for any product claiming hurricane protection.

Darius Grimes (IHPA Vice President) and others fear that only the devastating effects of a storm as powerful as Hurricanes Charley or Andrew will prompt serious action.

Read the full article: Storm safety may bring perils

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