General Precaution and Safety tips for Irene aftermath
August 28, 2011
News worldwide – Here are some general precautions for areas where Irene has passed.
Look out for weakened bridges.
Stay away from downed power lines and trees tangled in power lines.
Look for electrical damage inside your homes: worn wires, sparks or the odor of burning lining. If damage is located, do not turn on power until an electrician examines the system.
Generator should not be connected directly to electrical system in homes. Use the manufacturer’s directions to attach applications straight to generator.
Snakes and insects can be a problem after storms.
Don’t pay open for reparation work. Some servicers might need a “reasonable” down payment, but claim on a written contract that specifics the labor to be done, the price and a predictable achievement date. Pay with a cheque or credit card. Do not use cash.
Be careful of people who promise a “guaranteed” loan from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, particularly if they need an upfront payment. (FEMA doesn’t charge a loan application fee.) Confirm the identifications of anybody presenting low-interest government loans by getting in touch with the organization involved.
Be cautious of a worker who knocks on your door asking labor.
When likely, get 3 written approximations for reparation work and link them. Check if some criticisms have been filed in contradiction of contractors with the Attorney General’s Office and the Better Business Bureau.
Look out for help scams. Marketing deceptions spiral into act with phony appeals for aids in the wake of ruins. Check on a charity’s legitimacy by calling the Secretary of State’s Office at 888-830-4989.
Report a scam or fraud by calling the Attorney General’s Office at 877-566-7226 or by filing a complaint on the AG’s website ncdoj.gov/
Posted by Angelia Kates · Filed Under US News
