FEMA Teams Advise Shoppers On Home Repair Nov. 24-30
Release Date: November 22, 2008
Release Number: 1791-278
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are visiting Texas stores, 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 schedule for the week of Nov. 24-30 includes the following:
Tuesday-Sunday (Nov. 25-30), 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Home Depot
12727 FM 1960 West
Houston, TX 77065
Tuesday-Sunday (Nov. 25-30), 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Lowe's
28005 S.W. Freeway
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Monday-Saturday (Nov. 24-29), 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday.-Friday.; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday
Bohn's Building Materials
1315 Texas Ave.
Texas City, TX 77590
Monday-Saturday (Nov. 24-29), 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Walmart
3115 Edgar Brown Drive
Orange City, TX 77630
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, 24-Nov-2008 10:09:48