Did you suffer damage to your residence or business following the recent severe weather impacting Pennsylvania? Are you planning a renovation or addition to your home? A Community Education and Outreach team from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be offering advice to Dauphin County homeowners, renters and business owners on clean-up and rebuilding procedures following the recent flooding.

The outreach team will suggest mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the long term risk to human life and property from hazards such as flooding and high winds.

FEMA mitigation outreach specialists will explain how best to clean up mold, mildew and bacteria, a common problem after flooding. They also will be offering tips on how to protect structures from future flooding, including information about relocating electrical panels, washers, dryers and heating and cooling equipment to avoid water damage.

The outreach team will be at Lowes in Union Deposit from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20 through Monday, September 26.

FEMA Mitigation Outreach
Lowes
4000 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA 17109

By taking precautions after flooding, residents can safely reoccupy damaged buildings. Spending a few dollars today on mitigation measures can save lives and prevent damages in the thousands of dollars in the future.