PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms can visit The Home Depot in Prattville to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes. Mitigation advisors will give tips about rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage.
Most of the information is geared toward do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available between March 2 and March 7 at the 2710 Legends Pkwy. store.
Hours of availability:
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 2
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, March 3
8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 4
1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 5
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, March 6
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 7
Specialists are also available on the Mitigation Helpline, 833-336-2477 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Central Time. You may leave a voicemail at any time.
Individuals and households in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Mobile, Morgan, Sumter, and Tallapoosa Counties are eligible to apply for financial and direct services from FEMA related to the January storms. You may also email FEMA-R4-HMHELP@FEMA.DHS.GOV.
The Alabama Department of Revenue recently extended tax filing deadlines for affected households in businesses in those counties. Alabama taxpayers residing in areas designated as disaster areas by the federal government have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file tax returns and make tax payments due on or after Jan. 12, 2023, and before Oct. 16, 2023.