FEMA Offers Advice for Texans on Lessening Storm Damage

April 18, 2016 - FEMA Mitigation specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to reduce disaster damage. Information is geared to both do-it-yourselfers and general contractors on topics such as storm shelters and safe rooms.

Specialists will be available at the following locations:
Lowe’s: 3313 N. Fourth Street, Longview, TX 75605
Lowe’s: 900 W Gibson, Jasper, TX 75951
Available: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 18 and 19. 
 
Individual Assistance (IHP) to Date: As of COB April 17
Registrations approved:                      1,574
IHP Total:                                           More than $16.9 million
Housing inspections completed          99%
 
U.S. Small Business Administration: 89 home and business loans approved for $5,702,700