Rebuilding Storm-Strong After Sandy in Breezy Point

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- WHAT: FLASH, the Portland Cement Association (PCA), the Insurance Information Institute and project partners will gather for a groundbreaking event/rebuilding kickoff at the Hellriegel family home that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Now ready to rebuild, the Hellriegels are committed to sharing the story of their innovative, resilient, and energy-efficient future home to help educate those along our U.S. coastlines about the benefits of FEMA-compliant, best practices for building strong, safe, and durable housing.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 27 at 4 p.m.

WHERE: The Hellriegel Home, 114 Oceanside Avenue, Queens, NY 11697

WHO:

• Illya Azaroff - AIA, Director of Design, +Lab Architect PLLC (Architect of Record)
• Leslie Chapman-Henderson - President & CEO Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) (Presenting Partner)
• Jeanne Salvatore, SVP, Chief Communications Office, Insurance Information Institute
• Donn C. Thompson - AIA, CGP, LEED AP BD+C - Director, Market Development, Portland Cement Association (Project Leader and Presenting Partner)

CONTACT:  Sarah Chason at (850) 385-7233 ext. 103 or (850) 241-8421 to attend or schedule interviews.

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 Insurance Companies, 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.

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SOURCE Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)