FEMA: Free Advice on Rebuilding Available from Hazard Mitigation Specialists
Monday, June 07, 2010 | 02:59am
Get Free Advice Through June 14 at Locations in Franklin, Gallatin, Hermitage,
Jackson, Memphis and Spring Hill
Jackson, Memphis and Spring Hill
NASHVILLE – Homeowners and others rebuilding after the flood can receive valuable information for projects around the house. Beginning Monday, June 7, hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be at six locations in Tennessee until June 14.
Specialists can answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer other home improvement tips and techniques. Topics covered include mold and mildew, flood- and wind-resistant building methods, 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 advisers.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available from June 7-14 at the following locations:
Franklin
Lowe's, 3060 Mallory Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
Hours: Monday, June 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Gallatin
Lowe's, 1301 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
Hours: Monday, June 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Hermitage
The Home Depot, 5010 Old Hickory Blvd., Hermitage, TN 37076
Hours: Monday, June 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Jackson
Lowe's, 2071 South Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38301
Hours: Monday, June 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Memphis
The Home Depot, 1627 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
Hours: onday, June 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Spring Hill
The Home Depot, 5411 Columbia Pike, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Hours: Monday, June 7, from 2 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; and Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Since May 31, specialists have been available at additional locations in Hendersonville, Jackson, Millington, and Nashville and Smyrna. Find locations.
Since May 27, specialists have been available at additional locations in Antioch and Covington. Find locations.
Specialists will be scheduled at more locations throughout Tennessee. Locations and dates will be announced at a future time.
Follow the recovery in Tennessee online at http://twitter.com/tema, www.twitter.com/femainfocus, http://www.facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo, www.youtube.com/fema and http://www.flickr.com/photos/t_e_m_a.
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