TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - Federal officials are offering free rebuilding and repair advice to homeowners who want to make their property stronger and safer to protect from future damage.
FEMA specialists will be on hand in both Leon and Bay counties from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12 to answer questions and offer home-improvement guidance.
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 |
Bay County | Home Depot 409 23rd Street East Panama City, Fl 32405 (850) 913-8860 | Dec. 6 to Dec.12 | All times local Thu. -Fri., Mon.-Wed. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desk Closed Sunday |
Leon County | Lowes Home Improvement Center 2121 Capital Circle NE Tallahassee, Fl 32308 (850) 386-5022 | Dec. 6 to Dec. 12 | All times local Thu. -Fri., Mon.-Wed. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Desk Closed Sunday |
Find more information about strengthening property at fema.gov/protect-your-property. 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.
To get in touch with FEMA, call the Helpline at 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Multilingual operators are available. Operators are on duty from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
