Now through December 7th, FEMA is offering free rebuilding information at three hardware stores in the Greater Baton Rouge area.
Mitigation experts will be available to answer questions about repairing and rebuilding homes to make them stronger and safer.
Stop in between 8am and 6pm to visit the FEMA outreach table at the following locations:
Price Building Materials 7835 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge
The Home Depot 2255 Home Depot Drive, Denham Springs
The Home Depot 6600 Main St, Zachary
Free reference books are also available - in English and Spanish - with information on protecting your home from future flood damage.
More information about strengthening property can be found at: www.fema.gov/what-mitigation
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