Federal Emergency Management Agency officials in Albany, Bainbridge and Dublin helping homeowners rebuild
Rebuilding specialists from FEMA will be at Walmart locations in Albany, Bainbridge and Dublin through Saturday
From Staff Reports
ALBANY — Rebuilding specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, will be at the Walmart in east Albany this week to provide tips and advice on making homes stronger and safer and answer questions about protecting homes from future damage.
At the same time, specialists will be conducting similar events in Decatur and Laurens counties as part of the continuing outreach to those impacted by Hurricane Michael.
The advisors are available through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Albany Walmart, which is located at 262 Cordele Road. Advisors are also available from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Saturday at the Walmart at 500 East Alice St. in Bainbridge, as well as from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. until Saturday at the Walmart at 2423 U.S. Hwy. 80 West in Dublin.
FEMA officials said homeowners and businesses can get free information flyers, in English and Spanish, on cost-effective rebuilding and repair techniques to make homes more resilient from natural disasters.
More information about strengthening property can be found at www.fema.gov/what-mitigation.
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