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FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice

FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA Mitigation Helpline is available to survivors who are ready and interested in talking with a repair/rebuilding specialist.  Iowa residents with homes affected by this year’s flooding can get helpful advice from a specialist on the FEMA Mitigation Helpline at 833-336-2487. Lines are open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. If no answer, leave a message with your name and number for specialist to call you back. Your discussion with a FEMA Mitigation specialist will get you started in planning for repairs. As work progresses, experts are available
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FEMA offers free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in O’Brien County

FEMA offers free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in O’Brien County Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA is providing free information about how to make your home stronger and safer – whether it was damaged by this summer’s severe storms or not. FEMA will be in O’Brien County at the Downtown Hardware Hank store, 816 Third Ave., Sheldon Iowa 51201 on Oct. 1-4 from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You can speak directly with FEMA specialists at local home improvement stores. The public can get answers to questions and discuss: Proven methods for preventing damage from future disasters. Techniques for rebuilding homes. Tips
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FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Lee County

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Lee County FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Lee County TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA specialists will be available from March 31 through April 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday and on
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FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Charlotte County

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Charlotte County TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA specialists will be available from March 27 through April 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET, at
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FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee County

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee County TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA specialists will be available from March 18 through March 29 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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West Virginians Can Learn More About Rebuilding Their Homes

West Virginians Can Learn More About Rebuilding Their Homes CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Residents in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who were impacted by the winter flooding between February 15 – 18, 2025 can visit Jimmy’s Hardware and Supply in McDowell County to speak with a FEMA mitigation specialist about building their home back better. FEMA can provide education and resources to residents on safe clean-up procedures and mitigation actions to reduce the effects of future events. Mitigation staff can discuss opportunities on programs that are available to homeowners, explain the building and permitting process, and provide information
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FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee and Sarasota Counties

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Manatee and Sarasota Counties TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA specialists will be available from March 3 through March 15 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to
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Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County

Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available as detailed below:  Monday, Feb. 17, to Saturday, March 1 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday Hawkins County Lowe’s Home Improvement 2526 East Stone Dr.  Kingsport, TN 37660 The mitigation specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven
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Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 10-15 in Hawkins and Washington Counties

Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 10-15 in Hawkins and Washington Counties FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with The Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available as detailed below:  Monday, Feb. 10, to Saturday, Feb. 15 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday Hawkins County The Home Depot 2000 Harrell Rd.  Kingsport, TN 37660 Washington County Lowe’s Home Improvement 180 Marketplace Blvd. Johnson
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FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Columbia, Hillsborough, and Sarasota Counties

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Columbia, Hillsborough, and Sarasota Counties TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster through construction and remodeling best practices.