FEMA to Share Tips on Rebuilding Safer After Disaster
Release Date: August 5, 2008
Release Number: 1773-047
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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. Mitigation specialists will provide information on how to prevent or lessen the effects of future water and wind damage, building a safe room, and even avoiding earthquake damage.
All residents are encouraged to visit a center below and talk face-to-face with specialists on a wide variety of mitigation topics.
New centers are opening in:
Vernon County
Sutherlands Lumber Co.
2101 E. Austin
Nevada
Hours:
Thursday, August 7
9 a. m. - 6 p. m.
Schell City Café
Main Street
Schell City
Hours:
Friday, August 8
9 a. m. - 6 p. m.
Mitigation specialists are already onsite at the following locations:
Stone County
Galena City Hall
111 Main Street
Galena
Hours:
Tuesday, August 5
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Taney County
Forsyth County Court House Annex
132 David Street
Forsyth
Hours:
Tuesday, August 5
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Hollister Town Hall
312 Esplanade
Hollister
Hours:
Wednesday, August 6
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Residents can become familiar with the National Flood Insurance Program, floodplain management activities 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, 06-Aug-2008 08:30:29