Enter to Win a KOHLER® Generator in the Third Annual Great Winter Weather Party Sweepstakes

One lucky family will win a home generator and installation

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN

News provided by

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

Dec 19, 2014, 10:00 ET

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the official start of winter on Sunday, December 21, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)^® today launched the third annual Great Winter Weather Party KOHLER Generator Sweepstakes. One lucky family will win a fully-automatic 8-kilowatt KOHLER home generator (model 8RESVL) which can power home systems, including appliances, electronics, heating/cooling, lights, refrigerators, sump pumps, security alarms, and more when the power goes out.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, severe weather caused 87 percent of widespread power outages affecting 50,000 or more customers from 2003 to 2012, making it the number one cause of power outages in the United States.

Increasing numbers of families are investing in home generators as they:

Provide heat for warmth and comfort
Prevent pipes from freezing and causing costly water damage
Keep well and sump pumps operational for running water, toilets, and drainage of melting snow and ice
Help preserve food and fresh water
Help families stay informed of weather and travel conditions

"Last winter's widespread storms, power outages, and cold temperatures are good reminders for families to prepare now for this winter season," said FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "Home generators are one of the best ways to keep loved ones safe and comfortable while avoiding expensive damage to your home."

The Great Winter Weather Party is an educational initiative presented by FLASH, KOHLER Generators, and State Farm Insurance Companies^® to raise awareness of winter weather preparedness and best practices, from safe ways to keep warm and prepare outdoor spaces to proper home insulation and power outage safety.

Visit The Great Winter Weather Party winter preparedness campaign to enter online or by mail before March 31, 2015 at KOHLER CO. Great Winter Weather Party Sweepstakes, MS 072, 444 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044. View the full sweepstakes rules and eligibility requirements prior to entering.

About FLASH
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is the country's leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters. FLASH collaborates with more than 120 innovative and diverse partners that share its vision of making America a more disaster‐resilient nation including: BASF, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Florida Division of Emergency Management, The Home Depot^®, International Code Council, Kohler Generators, National Weather Service, Portland Cement Association, Simpson Strong-Tie^®, State Farm™, and USAA^® . In 2008, FLASH opened the interactive weather experience StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes® in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Learn more about FLASH and gain access to its free consumer resources by visiting www.flash.org or calling (877) 221- SAFE (7233).

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SOURCE Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)