Does your homeowners insurance policy protect your home against flood? How do you file a homeowners insurance claim? What disasters are covered in your policy? These questions and others are answered in a new guide co-published by FLASH and The Actuarial Foundation. Eleven sections will give you basic information about homeowners insurance, tell you how you can lower your premium, give you tips on reducing potential damages due to several disasters, and much more! Download the guide (English, Español) or email flash@flash.org for free printed copies.

The ongoing story of two homes hit by Hurricane Charley -- one built with "code-plus" building standards, the other without.
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This special series of animations clearly and simply demonstrates tested and approved mitigation techniques homeowners can use to strengthen their homes against disaster.

The animations focus on the following disasters and... more information

Strengthening homes with innovative, storm-resistant designs and new building materials is a growing trend. The process is becoming even easier with the help of this innovative and award-winning program by FLASH called... more information

Unlike with a hurricane or flood there will likely be no warning before a terrorist attack takes place. So what can we do?

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Wildfire threatens hundreds of homes each year and causes millions of dollars in damages. Fire needs fuel---something to burn. In a wildland fire, fuel is generally vegetation but can also include homes... more information

FLASH Cards provide concise, accurate disaster-safety information that has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by the nation's leading emergency management professionals. The cards are perfect for trade shows, customer giveaways, or as... more information

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. leverages the power of earned media to spread the word of disaster safety and mitigation.

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This unique series,"Florida Prepares -- Protecting Our Families and Homes from Disaster," was produced in cooperation with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The series gives homeowners step-by-step instruction on building techniques... more information

Originally developed as a media reference guide, the FLASH One-Stop Resource Guides provide concise safety information in a compact format for consumers. The original book, the One-Stop Hurricane Resource Guide for... more information

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths... more information