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As West Virginians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by last month’s storms, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and four local hardware and home improvement stores have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand this week to answer questions and offer home improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters.
A variety of free workshops for storm-impacted homeowners on such topics as repairing or installing flooring and what to do with rain-soaked drywall will be presented daily.
Most of the information is geared for do-it-yourselfers and general contractors.
FEMA advisors will be available at:
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
50 RHL Blvd
Charleston, WV 25301
Aug. 4 to 10 (Workshop closed Sunday)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 46 Fayette Town Center
Fayetteville, WV 25801
Aug. 4 to 10 (Workshop closed Sunday)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - 1000 Nitro Market Place
Cross Lanes, WV 25131
Aug. 4 to 10 (Workshop closed Sunday)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Ace Hardware
116 Skyline Plaza Drive
Buckhannon, WV 26201
Aug. 4 to 11 (Workshop closed Sunday)
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free reference booklets, in English and Spanish, with information on protecting your home from flood damage, will be available at all locations. More information about strengthening property can be found at www.fema.gov/what-mitigation.
Additional information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery can be found by visiting fema.gov/disaster/4273.
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