FEMA Mitigation Outreach at Four Ace Hardware stores Oct. 31 to Nov. 2

DENVER – FEMA mitigation teams will offer building tips at Ace Hardware stores in Fort Collins, Firestone and Windsor this weekend beginning Thursday, Oct. 31, through Saturday, Nov. 2.

Mitigation measures can benefit homeowners, renters and business owners hoping to reduce problems including mold and mildew. Advice also may be of help protecting electrical systems, furnaces and appliances.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be at these four locations:

Downtown Ace Hardware

215 S. College Ave.

Fort Collins, CO 80524

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Clays’ Ace Hardware

1001 E. Harmony Rd., Unit B

Fort Collins, CO 80525

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Ace Hardware of Firestone

8258 Colorado Blvd.

Firestone, CO 80504

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., MDT

Windsor Ace Hardware

1245 Main St.

Windsor, CO 80550

Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., MDT

The mitigation teams also will have free reference booklets in English and Spanish, including:

• Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now
• Protecting Your Home From Flood Damage
• Help After a Disaster
• Mold & Mildew: Cleaning Up Your Flood-Damaged Home

More information about strengthening property can found at fema.gov/what-mitigation