FEMA Advisors At Texas Home Improvement Centers Dec. 15-21
Release Date: December 13, 2008
Release Number: 1791-334
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are visiting Texas retail outlets, 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. 15-21 is below.
Monday-Saturday (Dec. 15-20)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Walmart
4999 Twin City Hwy
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Tuesday-Saturday (Dec. 16-20)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Home Depot
6800 Hwy 6 N
Houston, TX 77064
Tuesday-Sunday (Dec. 16-21)
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
The Home Depot
8400 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77063
Monday-Saturday (Dec. 15-20)
7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
McCoy's Building Supply
1300 N. 288-B
Richwood, TX 77531
Monday-Sunday (Dec. 15-21)
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: Monday, 15-Dec-2008 13:30:09