Release Date: May 26, 2008
Release Number: 1753-010
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CLINTON, Miss. Federal Emergency Management Agency mitigation specialists will be available to help people learn more about rebuilding stronger and safer homes Tuesday through Saturday (May 27-31) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at four area home improvement stores.
Specialists will offer suggestions on how to deal with mold and mildew, select a contractor and apply for financial assistance. They will also have information on how to protect homes from future flooding and the National Flood Insurance Program.
FEMAs personnel will be set up at Home Depots in Brookhaven, Clinton and Vicksburg along with a Lowes in West Jackson. They will be available to answer questions and offer literature regarding ways to construct more resilient housing at the following locations:
Home Depot
101 Stribling Road
BrookhavenHome Depot
5000 Hampstead Blvd.
ClintonHome Depot
50 Halls Ferry Park Road
VicksburgLowes
2250 Greenway Drive
Jackson
FEMA coordinates the federal governments 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, 27-May-2008 09:22:35