FEMA at Hollister Lowe's to Share Tips on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger 

Release Date: August 13, 2008
Release Number: 1773-053

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Mitigation advisors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in Taney County to offer businesses and homeowners tips on how to repair and rebuild in a way to make properties less susceptible to damage from future disasters.

Information will be available 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 the center below and talk face-to-face with advisors on a wide variety of mitigation topics:

Taney County
Lowe's
165 Mall Road
Hollister, MO

Open Aug. 14-16 (Thursday through Saturday)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents can also 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, 13-Aug-2008 18:07:16