FEMA MITIGATION EXPERTS OFFER REBUILDING ADVICE IN PASCO COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241213/fema-mitigation-experts-offer-rebuilding-advice-pasco-county]


Release Date: 
12월 13, 2024 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes
Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild
stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be
available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and
proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters.
This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general
contractors.

Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage
by lessening the impact of a disaster through construction and
remodeling best practices. 

Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be on hand to help survivors
apply for assistance. An insurance specialist will also be present to
answer National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) questions.

FEMA specialists will be available at the following location from Dec.
16 through Jan. 4: 

The Home Depot
8445 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654

	* 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday – Friday
	* 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET, Saturday 

Homeowners and renters impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene are
encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance before the Jan. 7 deadline.

The quickest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/] or by using the FEMA App
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]. You may
also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and
help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service,
captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that
service. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to
FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhtlyTX49RE].

You may also visit any Disaster Recovery Center to register for
assistance. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC
[https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator], or text DRC along with
your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 32344”).

For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4834 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4834].
For Hurricane Helene recovery information,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4828
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4828]. For Hurricane Debby,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4806
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4806]. Follow FEMA on X
at x.com/femaregion4 [https://x.com/femaregion4] or on Facebook
at facebook.com/fema [http://www.facebook.com/fema].