Pick Up A Free Brochure On How To Reduce Disaster Risks
Release Date: May 28, 2002
Release Number: 1409-25
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Waldorf, MD -- Local businesses and libraries are offering free brochures produced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on how to reduce disaster risks, "The information we're making available will show how to reduce or eliminate the effects of natural disasters," said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom Davies.
The brochures are distributed in areas that suffered damages from the April 28 tornado.
"It's important to alert residents to what they can do to make their homes and businesses as safe as possible before a disaster strikes," said State Coordinating Officer Donald L. Keldsen. That's why we want to get these materials into their hands."
Hazard Mitigation brochures can be found at the locations listed below. Or visit FEMA's website at www.fema.gov for disaster mitigation information.
STORES: Mitchells Home Center, 6 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata; La Plata Mill & Supply Co., 213 Kent Avenue, La Plata; 84 Lumber Co., 4460 Crain Highway, White Plains; Lusby Hardware, 155 Main Street, Prince Frederick; Dunkirk Supply, 8400 Nursery road, Lusby; Lowes, 2525 Crain Highway, Waldorf; and Home Depot, 1260 Jefferson Farm Place, Waldorf.
LIBRARIES: Calvert County Libraries; and Charles County Libraries.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 27-Aug-2003 11:04:29