As if flooding isn’t enough to deal with, disaster-area residents also have to protect themselves against those who would take advantage of their situation. FEMA recently issued a press release warning Louisianans of scam artists operating in the wake of Hurricane Isaac.
According to the press release, phony housing inspectors and fraudulent building contractors have descended on Louisiana’s disaster areas to get banking information from susceptible homeowners. The area has also seen bogus pleas for post-disaster donations and fake offers of state and federal aid. FEMA reminds residents to ask for identification badges, check references and never give banking or other sensitive information to anyone over the phone, email, letter or in-person.
It pays to be cautious, even when you’re in a disaster zone. The same is also true of preparing your home before disaster strikes. When you’re looking for a reputable source for flood vents, it pays to find a manufacturer with experience and a solid reputation.
At Flood Solutions, our family-owned business has been designing, testing and manufacturing vents for over 50 years. All our flood vents are FEMA compliant and manufactured in the U.S.A. We make all our flood vents from heavy duty extruded aluminum, so they’ll never rust or rot. They’re rodent resistant and should last you a lifetime.
To learn more about our flood vents, contact Flood Solutions.
