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FEMA teams offer home repair advice
Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are visiting various home improvement centers, answering questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage, as well as other home improvement questions.
The FEMA representatives explain flood-resistant and wind-resistant building techniques, and offer advice on topics such as home elevation, safe rooms, wind straps, flood insurance and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. They also will have available publications on similar topics.
The schedule currently includes the following:
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., The Home Depot, 3200 S. Gulf Freeway, League City, TX 77573
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Lowe’s, 1000 Gulfgate Center Mall, Houston, TX 77087
Monday, Nov. 3 - Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., The Home Depot, 603 Strickland Dr., Orange, TX 77630
The FEMA representatives explain flood-resistant and wind-resistant building techniques, and offer advice on topics such as home elevation, safe rooms, wind straps, flood insurance and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. They also will have available publications on similar topics.
The schedule currently includes the following:
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 9, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., The Home Depot, 3200 S. Gulf Freeway, League City, TX 77573
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Sunday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Lowe’s, 1000 Gulfgate Center Mall, Houston, TX 77087
Monday, Nov. 3 - Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., The Home Depot, 603 Strickland Dr., Orange, TX 77630
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