FEMA Mitigation specialists are partnering with local home improvement stores to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene.
The hazard mitigation specialists are available to answer questions, offer home-improvement tips and share proven methods that help reduce damage from disasters. Most information is aimed at general contractors or those who do the work on their own.
FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. 25 at this location:
Home Depot
3207 Peoples Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
Washington County
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Feb. 1 at these locations:
Lowe’s Home Improvement
925 Patriot Drive
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Carter County
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
Lowe’s Home Improvement
2324 West Stone Drive
Kingsport, TN 37660
Hawkins County
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday