09/23/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2024 07:54
SIOUX FALLS - Whether you were affected by this summer's severe storms and flooding or are simply seeking ways to enhance your home's safety and resilience, FEMA will be providing free mitigation, repair, and rebuilding advice coming up in Davison and Union Counties.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at the following locations:
Davison County
Menards
815 E Spruce St
Mitchell, SD, 57301
Sept. 25 through Sept. 29 from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Union County
Olson's Ace Hardware
305 NW 13th St, Beresford, SD 57004.
Oct. 2 through Oct. 5 from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Oct 6 from the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mitigation specialists can answer questions and discuss topics such as:
Mitigation reduces a property's risk to future events. It can allow residents to return more quickly to a home with less damage. While it usually takes an initial investment, mitigation pays off in the long run. On average, every $1 spent on mitigation saves $6 in future losses.
Advice is available to all homeowners and renters, not only those affected by the recent severe storms and flooding.
The public also may contact a FEMA mitigation subject matter expert with questions by emailing [email protected] or by calling the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Helpline at 833-336-2487.
To learn more about how mitigation efforts help individuals and communities visit https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management.
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