FEMA MITIGATION EXPERTS OFFER REBUILDING ADVICE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250327/fema-mitigation-experts-offer-rebuilding-advice-charlotte-county]


Release Date: 
March 27, 2025 

TALLAHASSEE, FLA.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes
Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild
stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be
available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and
proven methods to lessen damage from future disasters.

This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general
contractors.

FEMA specialists will be available from March 27 through April 5 from
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 8:00
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET, at the following location:

Charlotte County: Home Depot, 12621 McCall Road, Port Charlotte, FL
33981

Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage
by lessening the impact of a disaster through   construction and
remodeling best practices.

An insurance specialist will be present to answer National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP) questions. Disaster Survivor Assistance teams
will be on hand to provide updates on FEMA applications and answer
questions.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH FEMA

It is important to let FEMA know about any changes to your contact information. You may update contact information
or check on the status of your application by:

	* Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/]
	* Calling FEMA directly at 800-621-3362
	* Using the FEMA app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]

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on FEMA's __Facebook page_
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or __Espanol page_
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and at FEMA's __YouTube_
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account. Also, follow on X __FEMA_Cam_
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_For preparedness information follow the Ready Campaign on X
at _@Ready.gov
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on Instagram _@Ready.gov
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or on the __Ready Facebook_
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