FEMA Rebuilding Specialists To Continue Counseling At Lowe's And Home Depot Stores In Houston
Release Date: July 24, 2001
Release Number: 1379-79
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Houston, TX -- Rebuilding counselors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will continue to provide advice on cleaning up and rebuilding stronger in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Allison.
Beginning Saturday, July 28, mitigation counselors will be at four stores to answer questions and discuss cleanup and building techniques (in both English and Spanish). They will be at the locations during regular business hours - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
"Previous efforts proved successful," said Brad Davis, FEMA hazard mitigation officer. "FEMA booths have been set up in eight Home Depot and Lowe's stores for the past three weeks. FEMA mitigation officers have counseled more than 3,000 people affected by Tropical Storm Allison."
The schedule for hazard mitigation counseling:
Home Depot, Greenspoint
10707 North Freeway
Saturday, July 28
Monday through Wednesday, July 30-Aug.1
Lowe's, Spring, Texas
20201 North I-45
Monday through Wednesday, July 30-Aug.1
Saturday, July 28
Home Depot, Brinkman Store
999 North Loop West
Thursday through Saturday - August 2-4
Lowe's, North Central
Thursday through Saturday - August 2-4
People in Southeast Texas whose homes were damaged by the floods can learn how to clean up their homes safely and rebuild smarter. The counselors also will provide information on flood insurance and explain why flood insurance is the best way to protect your property from flood losses.
"Please come by and talk with counselors whether you have registered for state and federal disaster assistance or not," said Davis.
Last Modified: Friday, 17-Oct-2003 15:21:20