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Press Release
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New Site Makes it Easier to Learn About Protecting Homes and Businesses from Disaster
8/22/2003
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – DataGlyphics Inc., a St. Petersburg-based Web development firm, and the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a national nonprofit initiative of the insurance industry, are making access to disaster protection information easier with the next generation of the IBHS Web site – www.disastersafety.org.
The latest enhancements to the IBHS Web site allow more efficient access to property protection tips on hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, hail, earthquakes and freezing weather, as well as to related news headlines, IBHS publications and other pertinent information. A new section on flood risks and levees is also available.
The site, developed and hosted by DataGlyphics, continues to carry a number of popular features like a video gallery and an interactive "Question of the Week" about a topical natural disaster safety issue.
"The redeveloped and redesigned site had some big shoes to fill," said William H. Stover, Jr., CEO of DataGlyphics. "The previous iteration of the IBHS site won an ADDY Award for its functionality, design and content – and we worked hand-in-hand with IBHS to ensure the new version would be even stronger. I am excited about the results, and I think it's a testament to our working relationship that IBHS chose to remain with DataGlyphics for this project."
IBHS has also added a private section to its Web site for its member insurers and reinsurers and their agents. This exclusive new section includes special research reports and presentations, training programs on key state building codes, member bulletins, an "Ask IBHS" feature and other content of particular interest to insurers. Property/casualty insurance trade group representatives also have access to the new section.
Member company and trade group personnel will be asked to fill out a brief registration form the first time they visit the site. After submitting their information, they will have access to both the public and private site content.
"IBHS exists to help home and business owners protect their property from natural disasters," said president and CEO Harvey Ryland. "These Web site enhancements allow us to more effectively provide the tools to help them build stronger residential and commercial structures, or to strengthen what's already built. At the same time, we have been able to add custom information for our members, who through their support of IBHS are working to make communities safer."
About IBHS
The Institute for Business & Home Safety is a national nonprofit organization that engages in communication, education, engineering and research. IBHS is an initiative of the insurance industry to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses and human suffering caused by natural disasters.
About DataGlyphics, Inc.
Established in 1998, St. Petersburg-based DataGlyphics develops, hosts and manages Internet applications. Services include strategic consulting, Intranet and Extranet development, application integration, custom software application development, creative direction, hosting, and managed services. Clients include: Nokia Mobile Phones, Trend Magazines, Teltronics, Florida Marine Research Institute, IBHS, SDII Global, The Poynter Insitute, Pinellas County Economic Development, RedVector.com, Lazzara Yachts, and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
For More Information Contact:
727.827.3939
dsieg@datag.com
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