Friday, July 30, 2010

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialists to Advise Middle TN Homeowners

Homeowners rebuilding after the spring floods can receive valuable information from hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at hardware stores in Middle Tennessee, beginning Monday, Aug. 2.

The specialists can answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer other home improvement tips and techniques. Topics will include mold and mildew cleanup and prevention, flood insurance, flood and wind-resistant building methods, wind straps and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. Publications on these topics will also be available.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:

Aug. 2 through Aug. 6

•Mitchum True Value, 17 E. Front St., Erin, TN 37061.

Aug. 2 through Aug. 7

•True Value Hardware, 810 N. Locust Ave., Lawrenceburg, TN 38464;
•Lowe’s, 10 Campbell Road, Madison, TN 37115.

There is no cost to talk with the specialists.

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