LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Free hazard mitigation consultations are available from FEMA representatives by visiting local home improvement stores in Garland, Independence, Mississippi and Washington counties.
Mitigation advisers will be on hand at Home Depot in Fayetteville and Batesville, and Lowe’s in Hot Springs and Blytheville to answer questions about mitigation activities and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage. Topics will include flood insurance and elevating utilities, with most of the information geared toward do-it-yourself work and general contractors.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at:
| County | Location | Dates | Hours |
| Garland | Lowe’s 300 Cornerstone Blvd. Hot Springs, AR 71913 501-525-2233 | Aug. 21 – 26, 2019 (Wednesday through Monday) | Wed: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thurs - Sat: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Mississippi | Lowe’s 3790 E. Main St. Blytheville, AR 72315 870-776-6000 | Aug. 21 – 26, 2019 (Wednesday through Monday) | Wed: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thurs - Sat: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Independence | Home Depot 3000 E. Harrison St. Batesville, AR 72501 870-307-0300 | Aug. 21 – 26, 2019 (Wednesday through Monday) | Wed: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thurs - Sat: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Washington | Home Depot 675 E. Joyce Blvd. Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-571-4700 | Aug. 21 – 26, 2019 (Wednesday through Monday) | Wed: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thurs - Sat: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Mon: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
For Arkansas disaster mitigation information, visit www.fema.gov/armit. For additional information about mitigation, visit www.fema.gov/mitigation. For information on protecting properties from disaster, visit http://www.fema.gov/protect-your-property.