FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand in various locations to answer questions and offer home improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters as well as offer tips and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes. Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared to do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Recovery topics covered include flood insurance, elevating utilities and rebuilding flooded homes.
FEMA advisors will be available at the following stores and dates:
County | Location | Dates | Hours |
Monroe | The Home Depot | Seven Days a Week | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Collier | The Home Depot | Seven Days a Week | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Collier | ACE Hardware | Mon. – Fri. | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Miami-Dade | The Home Depot | Seven Days a Week | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Miami-Dade | Lowe’s | Seven Days a Week | 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
Free reference booklets with information on protecting a home from flood damage will be available. More information about strengthening property can be found at https://www.fema.gov/protect-your-property.
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