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Putnam County: Learn to Rebuild Safer, Stronger

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Do you have questions about how you can protect your property from future damage due to flooding and other disasters? FEMA Mitigation specialists may have answers.

Residents can visit The Home Depot in Palatka from Thursday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 to meet with FEMA mitigation specialists and get information on topics such as flood proofing a home, elevating utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.

WHERE:

The Home Depot

417 N. Highway 1943

Palatka, FL 32177

WHEN:

Thursday Nov. 17 and Friday Nov. 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 19 and Sunday Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday Nov. 22, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This free information is geared to both homeowners and general contractors.

Residents can also contact FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program helpline for help with policy questions, service claims, technical assistance and general information. To speak with a flood insurance specialist call 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). After choosing your language, press 2.

For more information on Florida’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4283, twitter.com/femaregion4, facebook.com/FEMA, and fema.gov/blog, floridadisaster.org or #FLRecovers. For imagery, video, graphics and releases, see www.fema.gov/Hurricane-Matthew.

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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.

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 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS – Video Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish).

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Brevard County: Get Answers, Rebuild Stronger

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–Stopping future storm-related damage is an important consideration when rebuilding after flooding or natural disasters. But how do you build back stronger? FEMA Mitigation specialists may have answers.

Visit Lowe’s Home Improvement Center in Indian Harbour Beach from Thursday, Nov. 17 through Tuesday Nov. 22, 2016 to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists who can answer questions and offer tips on topics such as flood proofing a home, elevating utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.

WHERE:

Lowe’s

1934 Highway A1A

Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937

WHEN:

Thursday Nov. 17 and Friday Nov. 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday Nov. 19 and Sunday Nov. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday Nov. 21, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday Nov. 22, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This free information is geared to both homeowners and general contractors.

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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 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS – Video Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish).

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Brevard County: Get Answers, Rebuild Stronger

Homeowners, Contractors: Rebuild Safer, Stronger

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Do you have questions about how you can reduce damage to your property from future flooding and other natural disasters? FEMA Mitigation specialists may have answers.

Visit The Home Depot in Daytona Beach Thursday, Nov. 10 through Tuesday Nov. 15, 2016 to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists who can answer questions and offer tips on topics such as flood proofing a home, elevating utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.

WHERE: The Home Depot—at Volusia Square Mall

2455 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

WHEN: Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday and Tuesday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This free information is geared to both homeowners and general contractors.
Residents can also contact FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program helpline for help with policy questions, service claims, technical assistance and general information. To speak with a flood insurance specialist, call 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish).
For more information on Florida’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4283, twitter.com/femaregion4, facebook.com/FEMA, and fema.gov/blog, floridadisaster.org or #FLRecovers. For imagery, video, graphics and releases, see www.fema.gov/Hurricane-Matthew.

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Homeowners, Contractors: Rebuild Safer, Stronger

Learn How to Rebuild Safer, Stronger in Pinellas County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Survivors of Hurricane Hermine in Pinellas County can visit the Lowe’s home improvement center in Pinellas Park for free information on topics such as flood proofing a home, how to elevate utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.

Specialists with FEMA will be available from November 3 to November 8:

WHERE: Lowe’s

7301 Park Blvd.

Pinellas Park, FL 34429

WHEN: Thursday and Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Survivors can ask questions and get home-improvement tips to reduce damage in future disasters. This free information is geared to both homeowners and general contractors.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has a call center to answer policyholder questions, service claims, provide general information and offer technical assistance. To speak with a flood insurance specialist, call 800-621-3362 (voice, 711/VRS-Video Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available (for Spanish, press 2).

For more information on Florida’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4280, twitter.com/femaregion4, facebook.com/FEMA, and fema.gov/blog, floridadisaster.org or #FLRecovers.

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Disaster Recovery Center in St. Martin Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is opening a disaster loan outreach center on Thursday, Sept. 22, in St. Martin Parish to assist Louisiana flood survivors. The center will be open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.

St. Martin Parish
Location: St. Martin Council on Aging
391 Cannery Road
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

The new disaster loan outreach center will be transitioning from the FEMA disaster recovery center in Breaux Bridge that will cease operation on Tuesday, Sept. 20. With the community continuing to repair and rebuild, its need for the disaster recovery center has diminished and the facility will now be transitioning into a disaster loan outreach center to serve individuals with SBA loans.

Survivors can still visit any other disaster recovery center and may locate other centers near them by going online to fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers, calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362, or downloading the FEMA mobile app.

At the disaster loan outreach center, representatives from the SBA will be available to meet with business owners and residents to answer questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program, help complete loan applications and close their approved disaster loans. Business owners and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary.

Low-interest disaster loans from the SBA are available for businesses of all sizes including landlords, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters.

Applicants for disaster loans may also apply online using the electronic loan application via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

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Disaster Recovery Center in St. Martin Parish Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Serve Louisiana Survivors

SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Open in Angleton (Brazoria County)

AUSTIN, Texas—A U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loan outreach center will open in Angleton 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18.

Location: Brazoria County East Annex

Elections Department

1524 East Mulberry St. (State Hwy. 35)

Angleton, TX 77515

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday

Closed Saturday and Sunday

SBA customer service representatives will be available to meet with business owners and residents to answer questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program and close their approved disaster loans. Business owners and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary.

Applicants for disaster loans may apply online using the electronic loan application via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call 800-877-8339. For more disaster assistance information or to download applications, visit sba.gov/disaster.

Completed paper applications should be mailed to:

U.S. Small Business Administration

Processing and Disbursement Center

14925 Kingsport Rd.

Fort Worth, TX 76155

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Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Washington County

AUSTIN, Texas – The disaster recovery center in Brenham in Washington County will close on June 30.

Washington County

Location: Washington County Fairgrounds
1305 East Bluebell Rd.
Brenham TX 77833

Closing: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 30

Recovery officials encourage Texans who registered for disaster assistance with FEMA to stay in touch. If survivors change their addresses or phone numbers they should update FEMA with the information. Missing or erroneous information could result in delays in getting a home inspection or receiving assistance.

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the May storms at fema.gov/disaster/4272; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.

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FEMA in Deer Park, Spring Valley (Harris County) and Sealy (Austin County) With Advice on Lessening Storm Damage

AUSTIN, Texas – A team of specialists from FEMA will visit three home-improvement stores in Harris and Austin counties to offer tips and techniques to lessen the impact of disaster-related property damage.

Specialists will be available on the following dates, times and locations:

Austin County

Location:
AL&M Do-it-Best Building Supply, 300 N. Meyer St., Sealy, TX 77474

Hours:
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 9-10
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 13-17
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18

Harris County

Location:
The Home Depot, 8400 Katy Freeway, Spring Valley, TX 77024

Hours:
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 9-11
8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, June 13-14

Location:
Deer Park Lumber/ACE Hardware, 1600 Center St., Deer Park, TX 7753

Hours:
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday June 9-10
7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 11
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 13-17
7 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 18

FEMA Mitigation specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips to reduce damage in future disasters. Information is geared to both do-it-yourselfers and general contractors on topics such as flood proofing a home, how to elevate utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.

Booklets are available in English and Spanish on protecting your home from flood damage and other natural disasters. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access Braille or large print, please let our representatives know. American Sign Language interpreters can be available, if requested, by calling Everett Sedgwick at 202-870-4129. More information on how to strengthen homes, businesses and communities can be found at fema.gov/what-mitigation and fema.gov/texas-disaster-mitigation.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has a call center to answer policyholder questions, service claims, provide general information and offer technical assistance. To speak with a flood insurance specialist, call 800-621-3362 (FEMA) and select option 2. Hours are between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the April storms at fema.gov/disaster/4269; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.

Download fema.gov/mobile-app to locate open shelters and disaster recovery centers, receive severe weather alerts, safety tips and much more.

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Download fema.gov/mobile-app to locate open shelters and disaster recovery centers, receive severe weather alerts, safety tips and much more.

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FEMA in Deer Park, Spring Valley (Harris County) and Sealy (Austin County) With Advice on Lessening Storm Damage

FEMA Offers Advice for Texans on Lessening Storm Damage in Harris County at the Lowe’s in Baytown and at the North Loop West Home Depot in Houston

AUSTIN, Texas – A team of specialists from FEMA will visit Lowe’s and The Home Depot in Harris County to offer tips and techniques to lessen the impact of disaster-related property damage.

Specialists will be available at the following locations:

Where: Lowe’s, 5002 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday May 12-17

Where: The Home Depot, 999 N. Loop W., Houston, TX 77008

Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday May 12-17

FEMA Mitigation specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to reduce damage in future disasters. Information is geared to both do-it-yourselfers and general contractors on topics such as storm shelters and safe rooms.

Booklets are available in both English and Spanish on protecting your home from flood damage and other natural disasters. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access Braille, large print or American Sign Language interpreters, please let our representatives know. More information about strengthening property can be found at fema.gov/what-mitigation and fema.gov/texas-disaster-mitigation.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has a call center to answer policyholder questions, service claims, provide general information and offer technical assistance. To speak with a flood insurance specialist, call 800-621-3362 (FEMA), select option 2, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information on Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the April storms at fema.gov/disaster/4269; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.

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FEMA Offers Advice for Texans on Lessening Storm Damage in Harris County at the Lowe’s in Baytown and at the North Loop West Home Depot in Houston

Free FEMA Advice Available at Local Home Improvement Store in Hattiesburg

RIDGELAND, Miss. – Are you repairing or rebuilding damaged property? Have questions about flood insurance? Want to protect your property from potential loss or damage from future disasters? FEMA mitigation specialists will be available in Hattiesburg to answer questions on building stronger.

Advisers will be available April 21-26 at the following location:

Lowe’s Home Improvement, 6004 U.S. Highway 98, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

The hours are: Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Friday through Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information on Mississippi’s flood recovery, go to fema.gov/disaster/4268 or visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency site at msema.org.

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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). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability loss and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585 directly; if you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.

Free FEMA Advice Available at Local Home Improvement Store in Hattiesburg

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