FEMA: Get Rebuilding Tips from FEMA Mitigation Specialists
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 | 06:20am
Mitigation Specialists Available in Two Locations in Nashville and Dyersburg through June 6
NASHVILLE - Rebuilding or repairing a home after a disaster can be daunting, especially after the damage from the record-setting flooding and storms. But with the right information, homeowners can build back smarter and stronger.
Beginning, Monday, May 24, hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will spend two weeks at two Lowe’s Home Improvement stores located in Nashville and Dyersburg to help. The specialists can answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer other home improvement tips and techniques.
Residents can learn flood- and wind-resistant building methods and get advice on topics such as wind straps, flood insurance and other measures to make homes stronger and safer. Publications on these topics also will be available. There is no cost to talk with the advisors.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available Monday, May 24, through Sunday, June 6, in the following locations:
Nashville
Lowe’s Home Improvement
3460 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
3460 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
Specialists will be in this store from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
Dyersburg
Lowe’s Home Improvement
1155 U.S. Highway 51 Bypass W.
Dyersburg, TN 38024
Specialists will be in this store from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Specialists will be scheduled to be at additional locations in Tennessee and those locations and dates will be announced at a future date.
FEMA leads and supports the nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation, to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the nation from all hazards including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.
FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
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