FEMA Is Offering FREE Advice On Rebuilding After the Tornadoes

From the FEMA website:

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Rebuilding is not easy after a disaster. Survivors may find themselves spending more and more time at their local hardware store, overwhelmed with decisions.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now offering free consultations with building experts at hardware and home improvement stores in Alabama counties affected by the recent tornadoes.

These mitigation specialists will be on hand at display booths to answer questions and offer home improvement tips and proven techniques to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Most of the information is geared for do-it-yourself work and building contractors.

Also, if you’re thinking of building a safe room, experts can advise on the best options. Safe rooms built to FEMA specifications have saved thousands of lives.

“FEMA mitigation education is available to all the people of Alabama,” said Mickey Acosta, Group Supervisor for Mitigation Community Education and Outreach. ”It is important that survivors know we have a lot of information to offer, including publications with blueprints that will help build a safe room.”