Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. - FLASH

06/18/2026

🌪️ Do you know the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?

As severe weather and tornadoes affect the Midwest and become possible in the wake of Tropical Storm Arthur, now is a good time to review tornado safety and preparedness plans.

🟡 Tornado Watch: Weather conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop. Stay informed, monitor local forecasts, and be prepared to take action.

🔴 Tornado Warning: A tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building and take cover.

Understanding these alerts can help you react quickly and confidently when it matters most.

Learn more about the difference between a Tornado Watch and Tornado Warning, and what actions to take before severe weather strikes:

🔗 https://flash.org/tornado-strong/fact-sheet/tornado-watch-vs-warning/

06/17/2026

⛈️ Since Tropical Storm Arthur has formed, winds, flooding, and power outages could impact homes and communities throughout Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

How can you be ?

Get disaster supply checklists, sandbag guidance, flood preparedness tips, and more:

🔗 FLASH.org/HurricaneStrong

Take a few minutes today to:

🪣 Know how to fill, place, and dispose of sandbags

🔦 Test flashlights and replace old batteries; never use candles

📱 Charge phones and backup power banks

🥫 Update your disaster supply kit with food, water, medications, pet supplies, and other essentials

📄 Photograph important documents and store them on the cloud

⚡ Prepare for possible power outages and make sure your family knows how to stay connected

It's never too early to get prepared.

06/16/2026

🏠 What if one extra question before buying a home could make a big difference later?

As more Americans face flooding, severe weather, and rising insurance challenges, understanding a home's resilience is becoming an important part of the homebuying process.

Thank you to AOL for featuring our Strong Homes Scale and Buyer's Guide to Resilient Homes to help bring this important conversation to more homebuyers.

A stronger future starts with informed decisions.

https://www.aol.com/finance/planning-buy-home-determine-climate-081827814.html?guccounter=1

Learn what to look for before you buy:

🔗 https://flash.org/buyers-guide-to-resilient-homes/

🔗 StrongHomesScale.org

During the homebuying process, many people overlook a property's climate risks. Here are some resources to ensure you're well-informed.

06/12/2026

Home matters, and for our headquarters, home is Leon County.

That's why we're especially honored to see featured in the 2026–2027 Leon County Disaster Survival Guide and highlighted by county leaders committed to building a more prepared and resilient community.

Thank you to Leon County, the first community, for your longstanding partnership and leadership. Leon County Government

06/11/2026

This year, the U.S. wildfire season is already off to an alarming start 🚨 Right now, more than 2.5 million acres have burned, nearly double the 10-year average. Moreover, wildfires are happening beyond traditional risk zones, and longer wildfire seasons are amplifying exposure and threats.

Too often, we don't think about wildfire risk until we see smoke. Unfortunately, by then, it's often too late. 🔥

But you can take affordable and highly effective steps today to protect your home; create defensible space, reduce fuel around your home, and learn what it means to become WildfireStrong.

Visit flash.org/wildfire-strong to access free resources and preparedness tips.

06/09/2026

🏠 Buying a home this summer? Before you sign a contract, ask one critical question: How will this home perform during a disaster?

Most buyers focus on location, price, and school districts, but a home's resilience can also impact its safety, long-term affordability, and even insurance options.

As families enter peak homebuying season, the FLASH Buyer's Guide to Resilient Homes helps you:

✔️ Understand local disaster risks

✔️ Identify resilient home features

✔️ Ask the right questions before you buy

✔️ Make more informed homebuying decisions

A resilient home can help protect your family, preserve property value, and reduce costly surprises down the road.

Download our FREE Buyer's Guide to Resilient Homes today:

https://bit.ly/3RXDETB

06/03/2026

🌪️ Is your home ?

The Strong Homes Scale helps homeowners uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen their homes, and feel more confident heading into hurricane season. 🏠

Take the free assessment at InspectToProtect.org

06/02/2026

💡 Big ideas. Real solutions. Stronger communities. Registration is now open for NDRC26.

We are bringing together leaders across emergency management, science, insurance, construction, government, and resilience to advance practical solutions and meaningful impact.

📍 Clearwater Beach, FL
📅 November 17–19, 2026

For more information: https://nationaldisasterresilienceconference.org/

Register today:
https://federalalliance.regfox.com/2026-national-disaster-resilience-conference-

06/01/2026

🏠 Your home protects your family, but who’s helping you protect your home?

The Strong Homes Scale gives homeowners a simple way to better understand your home storm readiness before hurricane season ramps up. 🌪️

Start here: InspectToProtect.org

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