As Floridians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Bay and Leon counties are teaming up to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

FEMA specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement guidance with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters.

Most of the information and the free publications are tailored for do-it-yourself work and general contractors.

Advisors will be available at the following stores:

Bay County

Home Depot

11500 Panama City Beach Parkway

Panama City, Fl 32407

850-234-2018

Nov. 29 to Dec. 5

All times local

Thu. – Wed.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Sundays

Leon County

Lowes Home Improvement Center

5500 Commonwealth Blvd.

Tallahassee, Fl 32303

Nov. 29 to Dec. 5

All times local

Thu. – Wed.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed Sundays

Find more information about strengthening property at fema.gov/protect-your-property.

FEMA specialists can provide general guidance regarding flood insurance policies and offer technical assistance to aid in recovery.

To get in touch with FEMA, call the Helpline at 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585 (TTY). Multilingual operators are available. Operators are on duty from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.