FEMA hazard mitigation specialists are offering advice to homeowners rebuilding after the spring floods at the Home Depot store in Collierville from July 12-17.

They will be on hand to answer questions about protecting homes from future disaster damage, as well as offer additional home improvement tips.

Topics will include mold and mildew cleanup and prevention, flood insurance, flood- and wind-resistant building techniques, wind straps and other measures to make homes safer. Publications covering these topics will also be available.

The Memphis Police Department invites all Memphis communities and neighborhoods to join them as they participate in "National Night Out" on August 3.

"NNO" began in 1983 and is held annually on the first Tuesday in August. The local goal of "NNO" is to unite Memphis residents and create strong community bonds, while building safer neighborhoods.

The event was designed to (1) heighten crime prevention awareness; (2) generate support for, and participation in local anticrime programs; (3) strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.     

The presentation will include “lessons learned” from recent earthquakes and implications for the Central United States.