Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® Launches Sweepstakes in Honor of the Ongoing Celebration of the 2015 National Weatherperson of the Year

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Feb 09, 2015, 12:00 ET

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In honor of 2015 National Weatherperson's Day, 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, Florida.

The winner will visit StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes, a family-friendly interactive weather experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot. StormStruck: A Tale of Two Homes 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. This experience delivers fun and play while helping families learn how to safely prepare their homes for unforeseen weather conditions.

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

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

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 disasterresilient 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 and Disney 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).

SOURCE Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)