Free Rebuilding and Repair Advice Available in Gulf and Jackson Counties
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – (RealEstateRama) — As Floridians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael, FEMA and home improvement stores in Gulf and Jackson counties are teaming up to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
FEMA specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement guidance with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. Most of the information and the free publications are tailored for do-it-yourself work and general contractors.
Advisors will be available at the following stores:
| County |
Location |
Dates |
Hours |
| Gulf County | Ace Hardware Port St. Joe
201 Williams Ave. Port St. Joe, FL 32456 |
Nov.15-16
Nov. 17 Closed Sunday Nov.19-20 |
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST |
| Jackson County | Lowes Home Improvement Center
4860 Mallory Plaza Marianna, FL 32448
|
Nov.15-19
Nov. 20
|
8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CST
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST
|
Find more information about strengthening property at fema.gov/protect-your-property.
FEMA specialists can provide general guidance regarding flood-insurance policies and offer technical assistance to aid in recovery. A complete list of home-improvement stores hosting FEMA mitigation specialists and their hours is available at fema.gov/disaster/4399.
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FEMA’s mission: Helping people before, during, and after disasters.
For a list of resources available to individuals and businesses affected by Hurricane Michael, visit www.floridadisaster.org/info
For more Hurricane Michael recovery information, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4399.
Follow FEMA and the Florida Division of Emergency Management on Twitter at @FEMARegion4 and @FLSERT.You may also visit FEMA and the Division’s Facebook pages at Facebook.com/FEMA and Facebook.com/FloridaSERT.
