| Hazard Mitigation Specialist gives guidance on home repair to withstand future disaster |
FEMA provided home repair advice in Edinburg, Del Rio and Laredo.
The aim of the teams was to provide information and answer questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage as well as building or rebuilding their homes safer and stronger.
The FEMA representatives spoke with survivors about mold issues, mitigation and preparedness issues including tornado preparedness. They also offered publications on similar topics.
Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were available in three communities, Edinburg, Del Rio and Laredo, from Sept. 23.
In Edinburg, the teams will be located:
Lowe's Home Improvement
2802 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539
From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 until Tuesday, Sept. 28
In Del Rio, the teams will be located:
McCoy's Building Supply
805 Spur 239
Del Rio, TX 78840
From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 24
In Laredo, the teams will be located:
McCoy's Building Supply
3809 E. Saunders St.
Laredo, TX 78041
From 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 23 until Saturday, Sept. 25