Information Stations Manned By FEMA for Tips to Rebuild Stronger and Safer
Release Date: July 30, 2008
Release Number: 1773-039C
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offer businesses and homeowners tips on how to repair and rebuild in a way to make properties less susceptible to damage from future disasters. Two new information stations will be set up in the following locations.
***Buchanan County***
Lowe's
3901 N. Belt
St. Joseph
Hours:
Friday - Saturday, August 1 - 2
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Greene County
Ozark Empire Fair
E'Plex Building (main building)
3001 N. Grant
Springfield
Hours:
Wednesday July 30, noon to 10:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday, July 31-August 2
1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mitigation specialists are already onsite at the following:
Johnson County
Lowe's
912 N. College
Warrensburg
Hours:
Tuesday, July 29
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Linn County
Schmitt's Building Center
30059 Hwy 36
Brookfield
Hours:
Tuesday, July 29
8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m
Livingston County
Lowe's
100 W Business Hwy 36
Chillicothe
Hours:
Wednesday and Thursday July 30 and 31
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mitigation specialists will also provide pamphlets on how to deal with mold and mildew, and information on the National Flood Insurance Program, and building a safe room. Residents can become familiar with the floodplain management activities in their community and how their communities can participate.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 30-Jul-2008 11:19:47