Mitigation Teams Offer Advice to Beat Flooding 

Release Date: February 14, 2008
Release Number: 1740-008

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LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Mitigation specialists offering building tips to make homes more resistant to storms and flooding will be available in Jasper, White, Carroll and Pulaski counties from Feb. 15- Feb. 28.

The mitigation teams are sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with local businesses, building supply centers and relief agencies.

"Everyone is invited and we urge all to attend, including homeowners, building contractors and architects," said FEMA mitigation specialist Michael Klitzke. "Information provided includes cleanup and repair techniques for flooded homes; how to prevent mold growth; ways to flood-proof your home and how to buy flood insurance."

Building or rebuilding properly, with the best technical guidance and using tested techniques, will assure that homes will be fortified against and more resistant to future storms and flooding.

Mitigation teams will be available as follows:

Jasper County
Feb. 15-16, 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Remington True Value, 508 Harrington Ct W, Remington, IN

White County
Feb. 18-20, 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walmart, 1088 W. Broadway   Monticello, IN

White County
Feb. 21-23, 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ace Hardware, 918 N. Main Monticello, IN

Carroll County
Feb. 25-26, 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wallman Grocery, 123 E. Franklin St Delphi , IN

Pulaski County
Feb. 27-28, 2008
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ace Hardware, 854 N. Plymouth Rd., Winamac, IN

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: Friday, 15-Feb-2008 07:33:00