FEMA Advisors At Texas Home Improvement Centers
Release Date: January 13, 2009
Release Number: 1791-363
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are visiting Texas retail outlets, 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 current schedule includes the following:
Monday-Saturday (Jan. 12-24)
7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Jan. 12-24
Parker Lumber Company
2000 Magnolia St.
Woodville
Monday-Friday (Jan. 12-16)
7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Brookshire Brothers
515 S. Robb
Trinity
Monday-Saturday (Jan. 12-17)
7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
Jan. 12-17
Lakeside Building Supply
Highway 150 W.
Coldspring
FEMA teams will be at the outlets listed below from Jan. 12-Feb. 12 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday. Teams will not be available on Wednesdays.
The Home Depot
4915 Garth Road
Baytown
The Home Depot
3910 Easter Freeway
Beaumont
The Home Depot
100 Amber Jackson Parkway
Lake Jackson
The Home Depot
702 65th St.
Galveston
Bradley Feed & Supply
518 Miller St.
Anahuac
Orange County Building Materials
365 Old Highway 90 W.
Vidor
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: Tuesday, 13-Jan-2009 13:12:10