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SLEEK AND ICONIC Ultra-modern facility to host FLASH Conference O pen Sourcing the Disaster Safety Movement, FLASH's 2012 Annual Conference, will be held at the ultra-modern Disney's Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL, the only hotel in Walt Disney World® Resort to have the Walt Disney World Monorail System pass through the main concourse. The Contemporary Tower is home to most of the resort's facilities including registration, guest services and the fourth-floor Grand Canyon Concourse. In addition to the monorail station, this main hall houses two restaurants, various shops and a 90-foot, floor-to-ceiling ceramic mural created by Mary Blair celebrating the Grand Canyon and the Southwest. The resort's sprawling grounds include a marina, pools, restaurants, recreational facilities, a health club, tennis courts and convention facilities. Disney's Contemporary Convention Center, adjacent to the resort, accommo- dates business meetings with full catering services, state-of-the-art audio/video equipment and 115,000 square feet— four ballrooms and 35 modern breakout rooms to be divided, decorated and equipped to meet all business needs. High-speed and wireless Internet connectivity is available throughout the convention center. At the resort, Wi-Fi is available in all guest rooms and in select public spaces. Disney's Contemporary Resort has been designated by the Florida Green Lodging Program, which recognizes the resort's environmentally responsible practices. Top Photo: Disney's Contemporary Resort provides Wi-Fi access in all guest rooms and select public spaces. ©Disney Bottom Photo: Disney's Contemporary Convention Center offers ballrooms and breakout rooms for the conference. ©Disney PEOPLE IN THE KNOW 2012 / STORM&SEcURITY PROTEcTION 19