Cleaning Up Debris After a Storm

When a storm hits, you are left with having to hire people to help clean up the mess left behind. The Better Business Bureau has some timely reminders.

Cleaning up debris after a storm:

• Urgency and safety to repair/clean up. Don’t act in haste.
• Watch out for companies knocking at your door. Most companies will be very busy right now and will not knock.
• Be careful if they claim your home is unsafe. 
• Check with your insurance company. 
• Prepare a written agreement that includes details of work to be done, cost and time.
• Do not give in to pressure. Even during this time of immediate need. 
• Do not pay unknown companies up front. Check them out first at BBB.ORG.
• Do not pay 100% until complete. 
• Shop around and use reputable companies with a proven track record. 
• Report fraud and bad business to BBB to help warn others. 
• Be patient. Clean up will take some time. 

Better Business Bureau 
600 South Tyler, Suite 1300
806-379-6222
www.bbb.org/amarillo