Nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® Insurance Guide Featured at National Hurricane Center as Hurricane Season Begins

FLASH and The Actuarial Foundation offer newly updated, free, all-hazard resource with answers to top questions about natural disaster insurance and home preparation

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Jun 01, 2015, 11:15 ET

MIAMI, June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson today introduced an updated version of their most popular publication, If Disaster Strikes Will You Be Covered? A Homeowner's Insurance Guide to Natural Disasters, during a news conference at the National Hurricane Center.

Updated in time for the June 1 start of hurricane season, FLASH and The Actuarial Foundation are offering the free, comprehensive consumer guide online as well as, on a limited basis, in print in English and Spanish with topics covering earthquake, flood, hail, hurricane, lightning, power outage, tornado, wildfire, and winter freeze. The Guide addresses how to stay safe, save money, and protect homes with answers to top consumer questions, including:

1. What disasters are covered in my insurance policy?

2. How can I lower premiums?

3. What steps should I take to prevent damage to my home?

With single year views of up to 500,000, the Guide is in demand by homeowners and renters alike. "For more than 16 years, we have provided information to consumers before, during, and after natural catastrophes," said FLASH President and CEO, Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "We are honored to collaborate with The Actuarial Foundation to make a new version of this information-rich publication possible once again."

"The Actuarial Foundation is proud to partner with FLASH in updating the well-known If Disaster Strikes Will You Be Covered? A Homeowner's Insurance Guide to Natural Disasters," said Actuarial Foundation Executive Director, Eileen Streu. "The Guide is a reliable resource and remains one of the most popular publications for FLASH partners and consumers visiting the Foundation's website."

Visit Homeowner's Insurance Guide to download and share the Guide or email [email protected] for more information.

About The Actuarial Foundation

The Actuarial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1994 to help facilitate and broaden the actuarial profession's contribution to society. The mission of the Foundation is to enhance math education and financial literacy through the talents and resources of actuaries. The Foundation's vision is an educated public in pursuit of a secure financial future. For more information, please visit www.actuarialfoundation.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 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® 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). Also, get timely safety tips to ensure that you and your family are protected from natural and manmade disasters by subscribing to the FLASH blog – Protect Your Home in a FLASH, and following the FLASH Twitter and Facebook accounts.

SOURCE Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)