FEMA Mitigation Teams Offer Home Repair Advice At Local Stores 

Release Date: October 18, 2008
Release Number: 1791-162

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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard mitigation specialists will be at 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.

Brazoria County

Home Depot
10111 Broadway
Pearland, TX 77584

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday,
Oct. 21-26

Harris County

Home Depot
11820 Dickinson Road
Houston, TX 77089

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Sunday,
Oct. 20-26

Jefferson County

Home Depot
3910 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, TX  77703

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday through Tuesday,
Oct. 19-21

Sutherlands Lumber Co.
2770 Highway 365
Port Arthur, TX 77640
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Thursday,
Oct. 20-23

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, 20-Oct-2008 11:43:50