ATLANTA – As Georgia residents repair and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, FEMA has teamed with local hardware stores to provide free information and tips on how to make hurricane-damaged homes stronger and safer.
FEMA specialists will be available in Hahira and Valdosta to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to help prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also share techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Most information is aimed at do-it-yourselfers and general contractor work.
The specialists will be available on these dates and locations:
Monday through Saturday, Oct. 16-21
North Lowndes Hardware
790 S Church St.
Hahira, GA 31632
Monday through Saturday, Oct. 23-28
True Value Hardware
204 East Central Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31601
Hours at both locations are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. There is no charge. Reservations are not required.
For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.