Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2016 National Weatherperson's Day

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Feb 01, 2016, 09:42 ET

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In honor of 2016 National Weatherperson's Day on February 5, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) today launched an online sweepstakes that will send a family of four to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

The winner will visit StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes®, a family-friendly interactive weather experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot. StormStruck allows guests of all ages to become a storm hero as they experience a spectacular virtual 4D storm complete with wind, rain, lightning and surprise special effects. The experience delivers fun and play while helping families learn how to safely prepare families and homes for unforeseen weather conditions. StormStruck is presented by FLASH and sponsored by State Farm and Simpson Strong-Tie.

"We are excited to honor meteorologists and weatherpersons for the essential role they play in preparedness and safety by providing a lucky family of four an opportunity to visit the interactive weather experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot," said FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "Since its opening in 2008, StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes has entertained guests from around the world while imparting critical life-safety and property protection messages at the same time."

To enter or to get more information visit flash.org.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchasing does not improve your chances of winning. The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 48 contiguous United States and D.C., age 21 or older. Void in AK, HI, outside the U.S., in Puerto Rico, and wherever else prohibited by law. Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 AM ET on 02/01/16 and ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 03/25/16. Click here for Official Rules. Sponsor: Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, 1708 Metropolitan Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308.

About FLASH

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) is the country's leading consumer advocate for strengthening homes and safeguarding families from natural and manmade disasters. The FLASH partnership includes more than 120 innovative and diverse organizations that share a vision of making America a more disaster resilient nation including: BASF, FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management, The Home Depot®, Huber Engineered Woods, International Code Council, Kohler® Generators, National Weather Service, Portland Cement Association, Simpson Strong-Tie®, State Farm®, and USAA®. In 2008, FLASH® and Disney opened the interactive weather experience StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes® in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Learn more about FLASH and access free consumer resources by visiting www.flash.org, calling toll-free (877) 221- SAFE (7233), following @federalalliance on Twitter, Facebook.com/federalalliance, and the FLASH blog – Protect Your Home in a FLASH.

SOURCE Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)