Hazard Mitigation Reduces Damage From Weather
Release Date: June 25, 2008
Release Number: 1766-022
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urge everyone to plan for bad weather events by taking the opportunity to use building techniques that will protect property.
Whether you're planning for the next disaster or are rebuilding as a result of this disaster, take time to visit FEMA's "Hazard Mitigation Road Show" that begins its tour at Lowes on 25th street in Indianapolis this Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Hazard Mitigation experts will staff a table filled with informational material. Experts will be on hand to offer free advice to homeowners, business owners and contractors. Building to reduce the impact of damages from weather, saves you thousands. A recent study by the Multi-hazard Mitigation Council shows that each dollar spent on mitigation saves society an average of four dollars.
The need for flood insurance is apparent after thousands of people suffered damage to their homes during the recent disaster. Information about FEMA's flood insurance program will be available at these road shows.
FEMA's "Hazard Mitigation Road Show" will be moving to cities throughout Indiana's disaster-declared counties. Look for announcements.
Hazard Mitigation Road Show
Lowes at 8801 East 25th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
June 26-28, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily
To register for disaster assistance, call the FEMA's teleregisteration line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or, TTY 1-800-462-7585. Other information can be found at www.fema.gov. Applicants also may visit a local disaster recovery center to speak with someone in person. For those with speech or hearing impairments, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. The registration and helpline is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
PLEASE TELL YOUR NEIGHBORS.
All residents are encouraged to get involved with the recovery by helping spread the word about available assistance. Tell your neighbor.
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: Monday, 07-Jul-2008 15:17:21