CHICAGO, IL – May 28, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — If your home was damaged by the spring floods and you are beginning to make repairs, you can get advice on how to rebuild stronger, safer and smarter.
FEMA hazard mitigation specialists will be at four home improvement centers this week:
Douglas Ace Home Center
1212 S. Naper Blvd., Suite 117
Naperville, IL
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, June 1
Menards
500 Menard Drive
Morris, IL
Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. , Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2
Menards
2791 Veterans Drive
Galesburg, IL
Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2
Menards
715 Fort Hill Drive
Naperville, IL
Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 2
FEMA specialists can answer your specific questions about building techniques that can reduce the potential for damage to your home, business and property from future storms.
Topics include:
- Flood cleanup tips and techniques
- Flood- and wind-resistant building methods
- Elevating utilities
- Flood insurance
FEMA publications are available online at www.fema.gov or can be ordered by calling toll-free 800-480-2520.
FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
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Media Contact: 571-408-1835
