Release Date: December 12, 2008
Release Number: 1809-026
» More Information on Missouri Severe Storms, Flooding, and a Tornado
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Mitigation advisors from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be in Fulton and Linn to offer businesses and homeowners tips on how to repair and rebuild in a way to make properties less susceptible to damage from future disasters.
Information will be available on how to prevent or lessen the effects of future water and wind damage, building a safe room, and even avoiding earthquake damage.
All residents are encouraged to visit the center below and talk face-to-face with advisors on a wide variety of mitigation topics. Building Outreaches at:
Callaway County
LaCrosse Lumber
1909 N. Bluff
Fulton, MO 65251
Open Dec. 15 and 16 (Monday and Tuesday)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Osage County
Hometown Lumber and Hardware Inc.
742 Highway 50 West
Linn, MO 65051
Open Dec. 17 and 18 (Wednesday and Thursday)
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Residents can become familiar with the National Flood Insurance Program and flood insurance. In addition, residents can also get information about:
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, 12-Dec-2008 09:15:41