Release Date: November 28, 2008
Release Number: 1791-289
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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 Dec. 1-7 is below and includes one location where the FEMA advisors will be available through Dec. 20.
Monday-Saturday (Dec. 1-6)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Walmart
1350 N. Main St.
Vidor, TX 77662
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 2-7)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Lowes
15555 FM 529
Houston, TX 77095
Monday-Saturday (Dec. 1-6)
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
ACE-Patco Hardware & Lumber
222 W. Willis St.
Alvin, TX 77630
Monday-Saturday (Dec. 1-6)
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Kilgore's Clear Lake Lumber Co.
1637 E. Main St.
League City, TX 77573
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 2-20)
7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Home Depot
702 65th St.
Galveston, TX 77551
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, 28-Nov-2008 14:00:39