FEMA Experts Now Offering Rebuilding Tips in Charlotte, DeSoto and Lee Counties
FEMA continues to add sites to its roster of locations offering free mitigation advice. As part of a continued effort to help Floridians rebuild from Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian, FEMA will offer free advice in Charlotte, DeSoto and Lee Counties starting March 30. The information will focus on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.
Date: March 30, 2023 - April 21, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Onsite
HOME DEPOT
Charlotte County
12621 S. McCall Road
Port Charlotte, Florida 33981
ACE HARDWARE
DeSoto County
Ace Hardware
1009 N. Brevard Ave.
Arcadia, Florida 34266
HOME DEPOT
Lee County
2508 Skyline Blvd.
Cape Coral, Florida 33914
Event Details
While at each location, FEMA mitigation specialists will answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster. The information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors.
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 8: a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday
Event Contact
In addition to receiving in-person advice, Hurricane Nicole and Hurricane Ian survivors can call the FEMA Mitigation Line to speak with mitigation specialists. The number is 833-336-2487 and is available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. ET.