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FEMA Specialists Share Mitigation Tips For Hurricane Season
Mitigation specialists will be at various Home Depot and Lowes stores in Harris and Montgomery counties this week and on Saturday.
CONROE, TX — Hurricane season is here, and Montgomery County may be two counties away from the Gulf Coast, but it’s still a good idea to be ready if the next big storm hits again.
Disaster mitigation experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are at various building material stores in Montgomery and Harris counties this week to share tips that can help you protect your property.
Some topics covered include:
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- Making a family disaster plan
- Disaster supply kits
- Flood insurance.
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Specialists will provide tips and techniques on how to repair and build hazard-resistant homes using proven methods to prevent future flood damage.
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Specialists are eager to meet with anyone who has questions about disaster preparedness, even if Hurricane Harvey did not affect them.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at these stores:
Montgomery County:
- Where: Home Depot, 1341 W. Davis St., Conroe, 77304
- When: Tuesday, June 5-Sat. June 9, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Harris County (North):
- Where: Lowe’s 20201 N. Interstate 45, Spring, 77388
- When: Monday, June 4-Sat. June 9, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Harris County (South):
- Home Depot, 11820 Dickinson Road, Houston, 77089
- Tuesday, June 5-Sat. June 9, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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