Free Rebuilding and Repair Advice Available in Bay and Wakulla Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:

As Floridians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael, FEMA and retailers in Bay and Wakulla counties are again teaming up to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

FEMA specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home improvement guidance with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters.

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:

Lowes

300 East 23rd Street

Panama City, FL 32405

Walmart

35 Mike Stewart Drive

Crawfordville, FL 32327

Dates and Hours for both locations (All times are local):

Jan. 3 - 9, 2019

Mon. Fri. 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Find more information about strengthening property at fema.gov/protect-your-property.

FEMA specialists can provide general guidance regarding flood insurance policies and offer technical assistance to aid in recovery.

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