FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice At Local Stores

AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available at five local home improvement centers to answer questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage. They will explain flood- and wind-resistant building techniques, and will offer advice on topics such as home elevation, safe rooms, wind straps, flood insurance and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. Publications also will be available. Read more