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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

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

02/10/2026