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SANTA FE, New Mexico — FEMA Mitigation experts are available at Home Depot in Roswell, through Saturday, Dec. 21, to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer against disasters. FEMA encourages New Mexicans, especially those affected by the Oct. 19-20 storm and flooding in Chaves County, to make the most of this free assistance and learn how to reduce future risk.

The FEMA specialists are also available at the Disaster Recovery Center in Roswell Mall. They will answer questions and offer home improvement tips and proven methods to help prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also share techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Most information is aimed at do-it-yourselfers and general contractor work. 

Days and hours at Home Depot, through Dec. 21 are:

Home Depot
2350 North Main St. 
Roswell, NM 88201

Monday-Saturday
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

DRC Roswell Mall next to Bath and Body Works
4501 North Main St,
Roswell, NM 88201

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FEMA Mitigation teams have engaged with 3,000 New Mexicans this year, providing support to communities impacted by storms, floods and wildfires. FEMA has Mitigation Specialists, through the Community Education and Outreach Program (CEO), available across multiple platforms to help you navigate repairs and rebuilds to reduce future damages due to natural disasters. 

The FEMA Mitigation Helpline is open, free of charge, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.

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