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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Expands with New Leadership Partners and Corporate Members

10/07/2026

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) today announced the expansion of its national partnership with two new Leadership Partners—Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple and Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky—and two new Corporate Members, James Hardie and CitroTech. Together, these leaders and organizations bring expertise spanning insurance regulation, resilient construction, building products, innovation, and wildfire prevention. Their participation strengthens the cross-sector collaboration at the heart of the FLASH mission: strengthening homes and safeguarding families from disasters of all kinds.

From the Coast to the Heartland, Wind-Rated Garage Doors Are Changing the Conversation

08/06/2026

As part of the continued effort to help homeowners across the country discover the protective power of wind-rated garage doors, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) today released a new commentary paper, Garage Doors on the Rise, that summarizes the research case for this affordable home product. Perhaps most surprisingly, the benefits are not limited to hurricane-prone […]

The Evidence Is In: Modern Building Codes Don’t Harm Housing Prices

07/08/2026

For more than four decades, I have worked at the intersection of disasters, insurance, resilience, and public policy.  I spent 12 years in the insurance industry, including catastrophe claims response, and witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences that disasters have on families, homes, and communities. Since 1998, I have had the privilege of leading the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), an award-winning nonprofit coalition dedicated to advancing disaster resilience through […]

7 Defensible Zones to Protect Your Home from Wildfires

05/26/2026

Wildfire rarely destroys a home in one dramatic wall of flames. More often, it’s a series of small vulnerabilities that line up at the wrong moment. Wind-carried embers land on a roof. Radiant heat builds near a wall. Flammable items left too close to the house ignite. What looks like chaos from a distance is usually a predictable […]

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.

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

03/16/2026