Release Date: December 7, 2008
Release Number: 1791-312
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are visiting Texas stores, 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 for the week of Dec. 8-14 is below.
Monday-Saturday (Dec. 8-13)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Walmart
8585 Memorial Blvd.
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 9-14)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lowe's
4645 Beechnut St.
Houston, TX 77096
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 9-14)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Home Depot
10600 Eastex Freeway
Houston, TX 77093
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 9-14)
7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Home Depot
100 Abner Jackson Parkway
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 9-14)
7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Lowe's
200 Hwy. 332 East
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Tuesday-Sun. (Dec. 9-14)
7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Home Depot
702 65th St.
Galveston, TX 77551
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: Monday, 08-Dec-2008 09:50:21