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03/05/2012
No matter what state you live in, the type of debris you will encounter will be much the same: damaged buildings, downed trees, building materials, and household and other types of hazardous waste. What varies is the way in which each state disposes of the debris.
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03/05/2012
Better Business Bureau reminds those who experience storm and hail damage to take certain precautions when hiring a roofing contractor.
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03/05/2012
Better Business Bureau reminds those who experience storm damage to take certain precautions when hiring a tree service.
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07/25/2011
Recent tragedies are concern for Facebook users
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04/29/2011
Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be wary of fly-by-night “storm chasers,” as well as fraudulent charities promising to provide relief.
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03/31/2011
We all watched in horror as the videos from Japan illustrated an almost unthinkable nightmare, and our hearts go out to those who lost their communities, their possessions, and their loved ones in the
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09/15/2010
Wildfires in Colorado. A gas explosion in California. An electrical fire in Detroit.
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03/02/2010
The disaster in Chile this past weekend has shown
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01/13/2010
View a list of national charities that are seeking to provide assistance in response to the earthquake in Haiti.
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09/17/2008
Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance is encouraging donors to give, but advising them to give responsibly to Hurricane Ike relief efforts by doing pre-donation research to ensure that their gifts are put to best use by legitimate organizations that are engaged and equipped to support relief and recovery efforts now underway.
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09/08/2008
Consumers should be aware of the possibility of the following post-disaster scams
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10/01/2007
Have you received unsolicited email asking for a donation to help victims of an emergency or with news about it? If so, you may have been the target of a scam.
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10/01/2007
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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09/05/2007
Reacting to a natural disaster or emergency not only means ensuring the immediate safety of employees, but also planning how the business will continue to function in the aftermath. Even if your business is not located in an area that is a likely target for a natural or manmade disaster, you need to be prepared for the unexpected with a comprehensive business continuation plan.
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09/05/2007
Every year hurricanes, tornados, violent thunderstorms, flooding and fires wreak havoc across the country. In 2006 alone, there were 33 major catastrophes affecting hundreds of communities across the U.S., which resulted in 2.3 million claims for losses totaling $9.2 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
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