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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Reminds Consumers of Free Hurricane Protection Resources
With the potential landfall of Hurricane Isabel, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes-FLASH, Inc. is today reminding homeowners today to visit www.flash.org for free hurricane resource and referral information. The non-profit disaster safety education alliance provides award-winning, free, downloadable information on how to help protect families and homes from hurricanes and natural disasters.
(PRWEB) September 14, 2003 --- With the potential landfall of Hurricane Isabel, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes-FLASH, Inc. is today reminding homeowners today to visit www.flash.org for free hurricane resource and referral information. The non-profit disaster safety education alliance provides award-winning, free, downloadable information on how to help protect families and homes from hurricanes and natural disasters.
Popular links on the site include the FLASH Card series with topics ranging from reliable emergency board-up techniques to pet safety. Another useful tool is the One-Stop Hurricane Resource Guide that offers safety, prevention, relief, recovery and weather information all in one booklet.
Our partnership alliance serves as a national clearinghouse for accurate, useful information on disaster safety," said FLASH President Leslie Chapman-Henderson. Knowing the right way to mount the right type of plywood is crucial to protecting your home and your neighbors home." All too often, improperly secured plywood breaks free in a hurricane and becomes windborne debris, striking and damaging other homes and structures."
FLASH also offers a toll-free consumer hotline at 1-877-221-SAFE (7233) for consumers without access to the Internet.
The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes-FLASH, Inc. is a groundbreaking coalition of government agencies, professional associations and private industry with a common goal to reduce the impacts of natural and manmade disasters on every individual. A 501(c) 3 non-profit educational organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, FLASH now provides resource and referral services across the country.
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FLASH PARTNERS
Disaster Safety Service Through Partnership"
Academic Partners:
International Code Council
Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center
National Partners:
American Red Cross
American Society of Home Inspectors
Citigroup
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Institute for Business and Home Safety
National Roofing Contractors Association
National Storm Shelter Association
Nationwide
NOAA/National Weather Service
State Farm Insurance Companies
The Home Depot
The Salvation Army
Travelers
USAA
State Partners:
Alabama Department of Insurance
Arkansas Department of Insurance
Building Officials Association of Florida
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
First Floridian
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Florida Department of Financial Services
Florida Division of Forestry
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association
Florida Fire Chiefs Association
Florida Home Builders Association
Florida Insurance Council
Florida Select
Georgia Department of Insurance
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Kentucky Department of Insurance
North Carolina Department of Insurance
Texas Department of Public Safety
Virginia Bureau of Insurance
West Virginia Insurance Commission
Leadership Partners:
Walter A. Bell, Alabama Insurance Commissioner
Tom Gallagher, Florida Chief Financial Officer
Alfred W. Gross, Virginia Insurance Commissioner
Jane L. Kline, West Virginia Insurance Commissioner
Jim Long, North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance
Janie A. Miller, Kentucky Insurance Commissioner
John W. Oxendine, Georgia Insurance & Safety Fire Commissioner
Mike Pickens, Arkansas Insurance Commissioner
Resource Partners:
PGT Industries
Simpson Strong-Tie
Ventilated Awnings
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