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07/25/2013

Gear Up for August Hurricane Season

Even while New York and its neighbors on the east coast continue to recover from Superstorm Sandy, another hurricane season is upon us. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 and the New York City Office of Emergency Management reminds us that historically, the greatest potential for hurricanes in the Metro New York area occurs from August through October. The following tips and resources can help consumers prepare for the 2013 hurricane season.

09/07/2011

BBB Advises Homeowners to Watch Out for “Storm Chasers”

Your home may take a serious beating when a big storm like Hurricane Irene hits. During the cleanup effort, choose repair contractors carefully, to avoid having your wallet take a beating too. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Irene to look out for fly-by-night “storm chasers.” “Beware of contractors who stop by your home after a storm and offer services at a supposedly low cost since they are in your neighborhood,” said BBB President and CEO Claire Rosenzweig.

08/30/2011

BBB Advice on Giving to Hurricane Relief Charities

In the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Irene, Americans are responding with generous donations, as they’ve traditionally responded to disasters throughout the world in the past. But even when needs are close to home, givers should take steps to assure themselves that their donations will go to legitimate charities and relief efforts that have the capacity to help victims, cautions the Metro New York Better Business Bureau.

10/01/2007

FTC - The Federal Trade Commission's Information about Relief for Hurricane Victims

Advance Fee Loan Scams, Appliances, Automobiles, Charity Scams, Contractor Scams, Credit and Money, Damaged or Lost Documents, Debris Removal Scams, Door-To-Door Sale (Cooling Off Rule), Fake Disaster Officals, Flood Restoration, Foundation-Excavation-or-Waterproofing Work, Home Ownership Issues, Home Repair Scams, Identity Theft, Job Scams, Money and Credit, Pest Control, Rental Listing Scams, Utility Related Scams, Water Treatment or Purification Devices


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