Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

President/CEO of Federal Alliance for Safe Homes. Champion for disaster resilience and better building. Leading change through creative collaboration.

Tallahassee, Floridaflash.orgJoined September 2011

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2,399 Followers

Leslie Henderson’s Tweets

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Jan 12

This and more at Tornado-Strong.org

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Jan 12

Under a #tornado warning? Monitor a NOAA Weather Radio/App and take action. If you do not have a certified shelter or FEMA safe room, immediately go to your safe space, such as a windowless interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building #TornadoStrong #SafeRoomsSaveLives

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Dec 21, 2022

Use these "21 Essential Cold Weather Safety, Freeze Prevention, and Power Outage Tips" to keep your family safe and warm when freezing temperatures arrive. #WinterStorm protect-your-home.org/2022/12/21/21-

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Dec 20, 2022

Thousands without power after magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California early Tuesday foxweather.com/weather-news/s #FoxWeather

foxweather.com

2 dead, thousands without power after magnitude 6.4 earthquake shakes Northern California

Two people were killed and at least 11 were hurt when a magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Northern California early Tuesday morning, leaving more than 70,000 without power near the epicenter.

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National Weather Service

@NWS

Dec 10, 2022

Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the deadliest December #tornado outbreak in U.S. history. On the night of December 10th, 2021, 66 tornadoes caused ~$3 billion in damage and took the lives of 89 people. Click here for a review of the event:

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The December 10-11, 2021 Tornado Outbreak

A regional overview of the destructive tornado outbreak in the Central and Southeast U.S., which was the deadliest December outbreak in U.S. history. Click "Get Started" to step through the event.

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for sharing lifesaving Tornado-Strong.org info with those in the path of potentially dangerous WX. Stay safe everyone!

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Dec 8, 2022

FLASH President/CEO @LCHenderson getting ready to talk #tornado safety with @foxweather at 2:45 ahead of next week’s expected #SevereWX #tornadostrong tornado-strong.org

for giving us the opportunity to join the excellent #InsureFL program lineup.

@roysterwright

Resilience Building codes, resiliency get attention as insurance Special Session nears - Florida Politics - goo.gl/alerts/N6JkfW #GoogleAlerts

floridapolitics.com

Building codes, resiliency get attention as insurance Special Session nears

'Don’t cut corners, don't look back.' 'Don’t cut corners, don't look back.'

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Florida Chamber

@FlChamber

Dec 6, 2022

30 yrs after #Hurricane Andrew, FL homes are safer & stronger w/ new + better building codes.

, Jenifer Rupert

& Leslie Chapman-Henderson

@FederalAlliance

discuss resiliency & cont'd improvements of FL's infrastructure.

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Dec 6, 2022

Looking forward to speaking here at the Chamber #InsureFL Summit with

@roysterwright

on our top topic #Resilience

@FederalAlliance

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 30, 2022

Under a #tornado warning? Monitor a NOAA Weather Radio/App and take action. Immediately go to your certified shelter, FEMA safe room, or safe space, such as a windowless interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. #TornadoStrong #SafeRoomsSaveLives

They have enough for 3, but we need more to help 5 survivor families recover in 2 of the most economically-stressed rural counties in the U.S. TY for any help you can provide either through reTweeting or tax-deductible donations.

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 29, 2022

Two #tornadoes struck Hale & Perry counties, AL, in 2021 & 2022, causing millions in damage. Our #StrongHomes partner @UMC_UMCOR has identified 5 families in need, and on #GivingTuesday, you can help put these families in a @FORTIFIEDHOME. Donate here

bit.ly/3VCDHAy

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California Earthquake Authority (CEA)

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Kevin Guthrie

@KevinGuthrieFL

Nov 17, 2022

We understand how critical the shrimping industry is here in SWFL and that’s why

@GovRonDeSantis

directed me to do everything necessary to get these boats back in the water. I want to thank all those who are working tirelessly to make that happen. #FloridaStrong

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John Zarrella

@ZarrellaJohn

Nov 16, 2022

Liftoff. NASA launch Artemis 1 on historic first flight.

@MyRadarWX

@Artemis1

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Brian LaMarre

@blamarre

Nov 10, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole continued to move across the Tampa Bay region this morning with earlier wind gusts in the 45-65 mph range gradually diminishing with slow moving rain bands shifting north and off the coast. #flwx Stay tuned to

@NWSTampaBay

and

@NHC_Atlantic

for the latest.

Sharing his music and honoring his father’s lifelong Naval career. What a perfect way to kickoff Veterans Day 2022 and put #TropicalStormNicole in the rear view mirror. #NDRC22

Last gasps of #TropicalStormNicole here in Clearwater Beach. #NDRC22

#TropicalStormNicole wind and rain outside in Clearwater Beach as we begin the final day of #NDRC22 inside.

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 9, 2022

.@DavidPrevatt2 shares a thought-provoking presentation on his latest research and findings #NDRC22

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Nov 9, 2022

Leveraging Tech to keep the #NDRC22 program on track as we track & weather #Nicole. TY ⁦

@RenewFinancial

⁩ CEO Mark Floyd & ⁦

@ZarrellaJohn

⁩ for giving us an excellent overview of #PACE, an essential financing option for homeowners to maintain and upgrade their homes.

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Nov 9, 2022

Our excellent #resilience collaboration with

@weatherchannel

continues! #partnership

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 9, 2022

Thank you @weatherchannel for serving as a Silver Sponsor at #NDRC22 @LCHenderson #Partnership

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Nov 9, 2022

We are so grateful or our #StrongHomes partnership with this amazing leader and all of UMCOR. Strong-Homes.org

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 9, 2022

"There is no way to measure the peace one feels when they are given a strong, safe home. We want to do the best we can for those we are helping." Rev. Chris Ackerman Director of Disaster Recovery, AL/West FL @UMC_UMCOR shares how the Strong Homes program is changing lives #NDRC22

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 9, 2022

Kicking off this morning with our Breakfast Breakout Sessions! General Manager of ZIP Systems

@HuberWood

Allen Sealock opens the Innovative Solutions for the Next 25 Years session. #NDRC22

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ELMC members

and

are attending

National Disaster Resilience Conference for presentations and discussions that will create more resilient buildings and disaster-resilient communities in the face of natural hazards and disasters. #ndrc22

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Nov 9, 2022

Outstanding!

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ICC Emerging Leaders

@ICCELMC

Nov 8, 2022

ELMC members @jc_hudgison and @CodyGunn11 are attending @FederalAlliance National Disaster Resilience Conference for presentations and discussions that will create more resilient buildings and disaster-resilient communities in the face of natural hazards and disasters. #ndrc22

The brilliant ⁦

⁩ Dr Anne Cope as she takes #NDRC22 to the future through research and insight.

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Nov 8, 2022

#NDRC22 is officially underway! FLASH President and CEO

@LCHenderson

kicks off our conference with a keynote on milestones, progress, and recent events in the disaster safety and resilience movement.

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Oct 28, 2022

Looking forward to this important briefing and conversation with Director Rhome.

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 28, 2022

Register today to hear @NHC_Atlantic Acting Director Jamie Rhome's perspective on the 2022 hurricane season, including #HurricaneIan's catastrophic storm surge and more, at #NDRC22 in Clearwater Beach, FL, November 8-10.

bit.ly/3u05vEE

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 27, 2022

Register today to join these experts as they present a balanced, forward-thinking perspective on the mobile and manufactured home resiliency problem at #NDRC22 in Clearwater Beach, FL, November 8-10.👉 bit.ly/3u05vEE

@disastersafety

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 25, 2022

There is still time to join the nation's leading experts in the disaster safety and resilience movement to help chart the future of resilient building, codes, policies, products, and recovery at #NDRC22 in Clearwater Beach, FL, November 8-10. Register now! bit.ly/3u05vEE

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 25, 2022

DYK: After the #earthquake trembling stops, sometimes the disaster can just be beginning. Watch this brief video on how to prevent post-earthquake fires here👉bit.ly/3FlJ6r7 #EarthquakeStrong #QuakeSmart

youtube.com

How to Prevent Post Earthquake Fires

How do I prevent post earthquake fires?

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Thanks to

, the

team &

for 11 years of partnership on #quakesmart to make businesses, nonprofits, & communities safer! Successful gathering in S Carolina for another Workshop this time at

@SCEMD

(great team) Safe travels!

@SAFETPROOF

@strongtie

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 21, 2022

Help chart the future of resilient construction by joining

@FloodproofingUS

@HuberWood

@strongtie

at #NDRC22 Nov 8-10 to hear about the latest innovative products and techniques that improve a home’s ability to survive during a disaster. Register today!👉 bit.ly/3u05vEE

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Oct 20, 2022

Anyone guess what we were doing at 10:20 am today at the

@SCEMD

EOC? Hint: #ShakeOut #QuakeSmart ⁦

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⁩

TY Michael and

for your invaluable support of #QuakeSmart. 31 workshops and 3,700 biz and orgs later, you’ve been with us from the beginning.

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 20, 2022

Michael Eldridge w/@strongtie briefed attendees on another "S" from #QuakeSmart - STRUCTURE. "It's all about doing the retrofit items to make the structure stronger, to avoid failure in an earthquake event. You will worry less and be better prepared in the long run." @SCEMD

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

We did our

drill, did you?

led today's

drill, one of the largest safety and earthquake drills, with more than 44.5 million people registered from 43 countries. Remember, every country is earthquake country! #QuakeSmart

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 20, 2022

EVP Eric Vaughn reminded #QuakeSmart attendees that small businesses account for 99% of all companies and employ 50% of all private sector companies. Small, medium, & large businesses/organizations need to prepare for #earthqakes and evaluate/complete mitigation measures.

Kudos to the private and public reps here today. They are already #QuakeSmart because they ready to prepare!

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 20, 2022

.@LCHenderson provided a warm welcome to kick off today's workshop, "#QuakeSmart is an easy button for businesses/organizations to get on a path towards earthquake resilience. Since 2014, we have hosted 34 workshops reaching more than 3,700 businesses and organizations." @SCEMD

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 20, 2022

Good morning from beautiful and chilly Columbia, SC! We are excited to see everyone today as we get #QuakeSmart & have a #ShakeOut drill. TY to

@SCEMD

for welcoming/hosting us & local businesses/organizations for this important #earthquake discussion!

@SE_ShakeOut

@LCHenderson

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Oct 18, 2022

Can’t wait to have you join us!

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Mike Linden

@MikeLindenWX

Oct 17, 2022

Incredibly excited to be a part of this awesome panel! twitter.com/FederalAllianc…

Leslie Henderson

@LCHenderson

Oct 18, 2022

Headed to Columbia tomorrow to mark global

@ShakeOut

day Thursday and host a #QuakeSmart workshop for 100+ #SouthCarolina businesses & organizations. Still time to register and join 30 million participants in the globe’s largest safety drill!

@fema

#Earthquake #Safety #resilience

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FederalAlliance (FLASH)

@FederalAlliance

Oct 18, 2022

#ShakeOut Don't Freak Out. Are you prepared for the next earthquake? Join millions worldwide for the 10/20 #ShakeOut drill. Register here. shakeout.org #EarthquakeStrong