FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice at Texas Stores
Release Date: October 30, 2008
Release Number: 1791-208
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are visiting various home improvement centers, answering questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage, as well as other home improvement questions.
The FEMA representatives explain flood- and wind-resistant building techniques, and offer advice on topics such as home elevation, safe rooms, wind straps, flood insurance and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. They also offer publications on similar topics.
The schedule currently includes the following:
Tuesday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Home Depot
3200 S. Gulf Freeway
League City, TX 77573
Tuesday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lowe's
1000 Gulfgate Center Mall
Houston, TX 77087
Monday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Home Depot
603 Strickland Dr.
Orange, TX 77630
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: Friday, 31-Oct-2008 08:46:08