Mitigation Outreach in DeKalb County
Release Date: October 9, 2007
Release Number: 1729-010
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ROCKFORD, Ill. -- Browns County Market is hosting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hazard mitigation specialists who will staff a display and show examples of cleanup and construction techniques as well as flood insurance information for the public.
Hazard mitigation techniques suggested by FEMA that meet and exceed local building codes can help prevent damage from tornadoes, high winds and flooding. Mitigation representatives will discuss the National Flood Insurance Program and ways to protect yourself from flooding in the future. This is an opportunity to easily understand ways that can minimize the impact from natural disasters. How to handle your insurance claims will also be covered.
Who: Representatives from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation
What: National Flood Insurance Program and flood recovery materials
When: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11- Saturday, October 13
Where: Browns County Market, 403 E. State St., Sycamore, IL 60178
Availability: FEMA hazard mitigation specialists will be available for demonstrations and easy-to-understand interviews on how to incorporate stronger building techniques.
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: Tuesday, 09-Oct-2007 15:40:06