FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialists are on hand at Lowe’s home improvement store, 2106 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard, beginning Thursday, November 10, through Monday, November 14. Mitigation Outreach teams will be available from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. to provide information about ways to rebuild or remodel that can reduce the risk of damages from future disasters.
They also are there to answer questions about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.
Rebuilding or repairing a home after a disaster can be a daunting task – but, with the right information, homeowners can build back safer, smarter and stronger.
They also are there to answer questions about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.
Rebuilding or repairing a home after a disaster can be a daunting task – but, with the right information, homeowners can build back safer, smarter and stronger.
The outreach teams suggest mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to human life and property from hazards such as flooding and high winds. They answer questions about FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and explain how best to clean up mold, mildew and bacteria, common problems after flooding. They also offer tips on how to protect structures from future flooding, including information about relocating electrical panels, washers, dryers, and heating and cooling equipment to avoid water damage.
By taking precautions after flooding, residents can safely reoccupy damaged buildings. Spending a few dollars today on mitigation measures can save lives and prevent damages in the thousands of dollars in the future.
Additional help is available at the following websites:
By taking precautions after flooding, residents can safely reoccupy damaged buildings. Spending a few dollars today on mitigation measures can save lives and prevent damages in the thousands of dollars in the future.
Additional help is available at the following websites:
- www.floodsmart.gov, Information regarding FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program.
- www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/build_safer.shtm, Low-cost measures to reduce risk from natural disasters, building and retrofitting tips, and how to build a safe room.
- www.fema.gov/rebuild/mitigation.shtm, Information and resources for making your property less susceptible to future losses.
- www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/community_build_safer.shtm, Safer building design and construction for design professionals, home installers, surveyors and state and local officials.
- www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/after.shtm, Resources for different phases of recovering and rebuilding.
- www.fema.gov/rebuild/smart_strong.shtm, Information and guidance on building safer.
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