To help limit damage from future severe weather, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation specialists have suggestions and publications to help homeowners, renters and business owners protect their properties and reduce damages from future extreme weather events. Mitigation measures also may reduce mold and mildew and protect electrical systems, furnaces and other appliances.
* Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now
* Protecting Your Home From Flood Damage
* Help After a Disaster
* Mold & Mildew: Cleaning Up Your Flood-Damaged Home
In addition to valuable information on how to reinforce structures against flooding and other hazards, they can provide information on the National Flood Insurance Program, which provides federally backed insurance against flood damage to residents of participating communities.
There has been an increase in extreme weather events due to global warming.
