The Weather Channel Wins Outstanding Dedication and Public Service Award During National Disaster Resilience Conference

Nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes honors the network for its outstanding dedication to protecting the public and disaster safety during record weather outbreak.

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Oct 26, 2017, 13:30 ET

ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) Partnership presented The Weather Channel (TWC) with the Outstanding Dedication and Public Service Award for the network's exceptional coverage during the 2017 historic weather outbreak. The award was presented by the FLASH Board of Directors and accepted by TWC CEO Dave Shull at the National Disaster Resilience Conference in Atlanta.

"The dedicated researchers, forecasters, and meteorologists of The Weather Channel demonstrate an unwavering commitment to providing information to their viewers and community before, during, and after severe weather events," said FLASH President and CEO Leslie Chapman-Henderson. "Because of their excellence, families in harm's way are safe ahead of the storm, and their homes are better protected as well."

In 2016, FLASH brought FEMA, NOAA, and TWC together to create the National Hurricane Resilience Initiative - #HurricaneStrong. The campaign continues to advance hurricane preparedness by reducing economic losses and motivating individuals and families to undertake preparedness and mitigation activities before storms strike. The Weather Channel is the National Media Partner for #HurricaneStrong.

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 100 innovative and diverse organizations that share a vision of making America a more disaster-resilient nation including: BASF Corporation, 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)