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FEMA Specialists In ENC This Week Offering Resiliency Advice

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published February 19, 2019 at 8:22 AM EST

FEMA specialists will be in Eastern North Carolina this week offering tips on how to protect their families and homes against future disasters. Community mitigation resiliency workshops are planned Tuesday at the Jacksonville Government Center from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday at the Lenoir County Cooperative Extension in Kinston from 5-7 p.m. Floodplains maps will be on display and residents can get advice on home repairs, making disaster plans, flood insurance, and tips on rebuilding their homes stronger to withstand future storms. In addition to the workshops, FEMA specialists will offer mitigation tips and answer home repair and resiliency questions at Lowe’s stores in Washington, Goldsboro, New Bern, and Jacksonville Feb. 19 through Feb. 27.

Jared Brumbaugh

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking long trails, tending his garden, stargazing on clear nights, and sharpening his culinary skills in the kitchen.

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