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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Names Mike Buresh 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year

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Friday, February 2, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. (FLASH) named Mike Buresh, Chief Meteorologist, Action News JAX - WJAX, WFOX as the 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year (NWP). This annual accolade acknowledges weather professionals who exhibit exemplary leadership in advocating for disaster safety and resilience.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes , Inc. (FLASH) named Mike Buresh, Chief Meteorologist, Action News JAX - WJAX, WFOX as the 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year (NWP).
  • The 2024 winner describes himself as not just a weather expert but a "weatherholic" whose lifelong passion for meteorology began in his early years in rural Iowa.
  • His career highlights include providing accurate warnings and tracking information for weather events, including tornadoes, waterspouts, floods, and local tropical cyclones.
  • We congratulate Mike and all of our outstanding 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year finalists who serve the public with unwavering excellence every day, especially during hurricane season."

2024 National Weatherperson of the Year Finalists Named by Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)

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Monday, December 18, 2023

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) revealed the names of the five finalists for the 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year award. This annual accolade acknowledges exceptional weather professionals who exhibit exemplary leadership in advocating for disaster safety and resilience.

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  • TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) revealed the names of the five finalists for the 2024 National Weatherperson of the Year award.
  • This annual accolade acknowledges exceptional weather professionals who exhibit exemplary leadership in advocating for disaster safety and resilience.
  • "Each nominee has exhibited an unparalleled commitment to safeguarding the communities they serve and mitigating the impact of natural disasters.
  • The 2024 winner will be announced on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Safety Vision Partners with Clark County Schools for Onboard Video Surveillance Support

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Monday, August 1, 2022

Safety Vision is proud to announce their partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas to deploy unified mobile video surveillance systems on all 2,100 district buses.

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  • Safety Vision is proud to announce their partnership with Clark County School District (CCSD) in Las Vegas to deploy unified mobile video surveillance systems on all 2,100 district buses.
  • CCSD sought a leader in the mobile surveillance industry for a solution that would enhance driver vision, integrate video recording and reviewing.
  • CCSD and Safety Vision team members also spent time sharing each organizations vision for the future to ensure we could move forward together successfully.
  • Safety Vision is among the most recognized vendors of mobile video surveillance products in North America and continually enhances vehicular safety in both the private and public sectors.

Veteran WPVI Action News Anchor Jim Gardner Dials Back His Schedule, Prepares For Retirement

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

"It's hard to imagine that I have had the opportunity to spend a professional lifetime with colleagues so committed, resourceful and wonderful.

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  • "It's hard to imagine that I have had the opportunity to spend a professional lifetime with colleagues so committed, resourceful and wonderful.
  • Gardner has held the long-tenured position of anchor of Action News at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. since May 11, 1977, after joining WPVI as a reporter and anchor during Noon newscast on June 1, 1976.
  • Action News captures over half of all Adult 25-54 news viewers on an average day*.
  • In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in Households for a winning percentage of 98.9%.

ATLRx Recognized by CBS46 Atlanta to be One of the Leading Delta-8 Cannabis dispensaries in Atlanta, Georgia

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Friday, October 8, 2021

ATLANTA, Oct. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATLRx , a locally owned Atlanta dispensary has been featured as one of the leading cannabis dispensaries in Atlanta by CBS46 Action News.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATLRx , a locally owned Atlanta dispensary has been featured as one of the leading cannabis dispensaries in Atlanta by CBS46 Action News.
  • ATLRx has stood out amongst others brands due to their firm stance and procedures on transparency, creating not only a safe space but a place of learning.
  • ATLRx proudly provides a wide range of cannabinoids including CBD , Delta 8 THC , Delta 10 THC , THC-O , THCv and HHC.
  • With the CBD industry not being federally regulated, ATLRx did one better by complying with Colorado and Oregon's regulations and compliancesboth being legal recreational states.