Meteorologist Max Mayfield Named "2015 National Weatherperson of the Year" by Nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)®

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) today named former National Hurricane Center (NHC) Director Max Mayfield "2015 National Weatherperson of the Year."  Mr. Mayfield was selected for his exemplary forecasting skills and dedication to protecting the public during his 43-year career that includes service in the U.S. Air Force, National Weather Service, NOAA/National Hurricane Center, and his current position as Hurricane Specialist for WPLG Local 10 Miami. Mr. Mayfield's leadership as NHC Director during Hurricane Katrina and the infamous 2004-2005 hurricane seasons earned him widespread public acclaim and presidential recognition.

"Max Mayfield is beloved by the public and respected by professionals because he sets a standard of excellence," said FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "He has demonstrated unconditional dedication to using the science of meteorology to save lives and protect property threatened by the deadliest hurricanes. And he does so with grace and kindness. We are especially grateful to Max for bringing his respected voice to the disaster safety and resilience movement."

Disaster safety leaders across the country offered tributes to Mr. Mayfield, including Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush; Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin; NHC Director Dr. Rick Knabb; FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate; Oklahoma Representative Mark McBride; and former NHC Director Bill Read. Organizational tributes to Mr. Mayfield included the American Meteorological Society, FLASH partners, International Code Council, WeatherPredict Consulting Inc., WPLG Local 10 Television, and more.

Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel was chosen as "2014 National Weatherperson of the Year" for his outstanding dedication to protecting the public from severe weather.

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).

Video - http://origin-qps.onstreammedia.com/origin/multivu_archive/PRNA/ENR/173790-FLASH-Max-Mayfield.mp4

SOURCE Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

Related Links

http://www.flash.org

WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM?

440k+
Newsrooms &
Influencers

9k+
Digital Media
Outlets

270k+
Journalists
Opted In

GET STARTED