FREE REBUILDING AND REPAIR ADVICE ON ST. THOMAS [https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/free-rebuilding-and-repair-advice-st-thomas-1] Release Date: May 7, 2018 ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS – As Virgin Islanders repair and rebuild their hurricane-damaged homes, FEMA is offering free consultations and literature on making homes stronger and safer. FEMA specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement guidance along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. Most of the information and the free publications are tailored for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Advisors will be available at the following locations, dates and times: ISLAND LOCATION DATES HOURS St. Thomas Sherwin Williams 3293 Contant Suite 118 St. Thomas, VI 00802 May 5-May 13   Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Find more information about strengthening property at https://www.fema.gov/protect-your-property. FEMA specialists can offer general guidance regarding flood-insurance. Flood insurance is an important part of hurricane preparedness. FEMA grants are not intended to cover all losses. # # #   _FEMA’s mission is to support people before, during, and after disasters._ _Follow us on social media at_ _twitter.com/femaregion2_ [http://twitter.com/femaregion2]_ and __www.facebook.com/FEMAUSVirginIslands_ [http://www.facebook.com/FEMAUSVirginIslands]_._