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Interview Availability: Hurricane Resilience Expert to Share Preparation Advice and New Consumer Survey Findings Ahead of the 2026 Season

04/27/2026

As the 2026 NOAA Hurricane Awareness Tour travels to communities across the country, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® is available to support your coverage with expert advice, consumer insights, and ready-to-use resources. FLASH President/CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson is available for on-site and virtual interviews covering topics including:

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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Launches WildfireStrong – No Fuel. No Fire.

03/16/2026

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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Announces 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year

02/10/2026

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2025 National Disaster Resilience Conference Announces Award Winners

11/19/2025

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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Announces New Leaders, Strengthening Cross-Sector Collaboration for Disaster Safety and Resilience

11/06/2025

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USA Today: How to harden your home against natural disasters, from wind to water

10/03/2025

Among the many things you know you’re supposed to do – write a will, understand your taxes, finally master Monday mornings – hardening your home against natural disasters may be one of the more distasteful parts of adulting. There’s nothing fun about the worst-case scenarios like floods, fires, damaged property, injured or displaced family members. There’s also […]

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Introducing the Strong Homes Scale – The Weather Channel

Introducing the Strong Homes Scale – The Weather Channel

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Quarterly Update – Resilience Policy Resource Guide and Retrofitting Program Playbook for State Insurance Regulators Addendum – January 2026

Quarterly Update – Resilience Policy Resource Guide and Retrofitting Program Playbook for State Insurance Regulators Addendum – January 2026

02/02/2026

Read or download the January 2026 Addendum here.

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Podcast: Funding Resilience Upgrades with PACE: Eligibility, Guidelines, and Solutions

Podcast: Funding Resilience Upgrades with PACE: Eligibility, Guidelines, and Solutions

09/16/2024

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New “Strong Homes Scale” Gauges Building Strength in Disasters

New “Strong Homes Scale” Gauges Building Strength in Disasters

03/25/2025

With the 2025 destructive spring tornado season underway, and Hurricane Season approaching the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® is offering the Strong Homes Scale (Scale), a groundbreaking new tool designed to help homeowners assess their home’s ability to withstand six natural disasters.

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