Texas, Alabama score poorly in report ranking home resilience in hurricane-prone zones while Florida shines [Video]

A nonprofit scientific research group has released its triennial report on the state of resilience in hurricane-prone communities, shedding light on the progress made and vulnerabilities that make properties susceptible to natural disasters.

According to the report issued by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), Virginia and Florida ranked among the top states for resilience efforts, while Delaware and Alabama had the lowest scores.

The high scores were credited to improving training programs for code enforcement and requiring licensing and continuing education of tradesmen.

“We’re looking for people to adopt building codes statewide, make sure they’re used in force, and to make sure that the contractor that shows up at your doorstep knows what they’re doing,” IBHS Chief Engineer Dr. Anne Cope told FOX Weather.

IBHS ranked each coastal state on a 100-point scale based on factors such as code regulations, enforcement and contractor requirements. But many areas …