Rebuilding Symposium For Victims Of Hurricane Charley
Release Date: September 17, 2004
Release Number: 1539-122
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- On Sunday, September 19, residents of the Charlotte County area who have suffered damage to their homes because of Hurricane Charley can go to a one-stop location to obtain a wealth of information on rebuilding.
A construction fair, sponsored by the state of Florida and the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with the Charlotte Builders & Contractors Association and the Florida Home Builders Association, will offer Port Charlotte area residents an opportunity to learn about building codes, contracts, licensing and other important details involved with rebuilding their homes after the hurricane.
State and federal representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about disaster assistance, flood insurance and building techniques for reducing and preventing future hurricane damage. Those who attend can meet with contractors, get lists of other contractors available for hire and their specialties, and view sample contracts.
The event is free of charge.
WHAT: Operation Rebuild: Building Florida Back Better
WHEN: Sunday, September 19, 2004
12-4 p.m.WHERE: Charlotte State Bank, Murdock
Parking lot
1100 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte, FL 33953
The State Emergency Response Team (SERT) is a collaboration of Florida’s emergency management agencies led by the state coordinating officer. SERT’s mission is to ensure that Florida is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate their impact. Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org for the latest information on the hurricane relief effort.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Friday, 17-Sep-2004 13:40:38