FEMA SPECIALISTS GIVE REBUILDING TIPS AT HOME DEPOT IN COUNCIL BLUFFS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240912/fema-specialists-give-rebuilding-tips-home-depot-council-bluffs]


Release Date: 
June 6, 2019 

DES MOINES, IOWA – As Iowans rebuild or repair the damage to their
homes caused by the storms and flooding that occurred March 12 through
May 16, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has teamed up
with Home Depot in Council Bluffs to provide free information, tips
and literature on making houses and businesses stronger and safer.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand at an in-store information center to answer questions and
offer home improvement tips 
[http://www.fema.gov/government/mitigation.shtm]and proven methods to
prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Most of the
information is geared for do-it-yourselfers and general contractors.

Mitigation teams also will have free reference booklets in English and
Spanish on mold and mildew clean-up as well as protecting your home
from future flood damage. More information about strengthening
property can be found at www.fema.gov/what-mitigation.
[http://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation]

Information available includes building a storm shelter or safe room, creating an emergency supply kit
and floodproofing for businesses.

FEMA SPECIALISTS WILL BE AVAILABLE 9 A.M.–7 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 10,
THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 15, AT:

HOME DEPOT

3101 MANAWA CENTER DRIVE

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501

For more information on the Iowa disaster and a variety of recovery
resources, log on to: www.floods2019.iowa.gov
[http://www.floods2019.iowa.gov/] or call 2-1-1.  Additional
information can be found at www.fema.gov/disaster/4421
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4421].