22News inFocus: Preparing for Winter: wwlp.com
Winter is here again, and if it’s anything like last year, we’re in for a couple of months of freezing temperatures and heavy snow. If you’re caught off guard, winter weather can do some serious damage to your home, your car, and even your body.
So this week on 22News inFocus, [...]
Plus, what happens to funds if the govt shuts down
How FEMA assistance has helped: wwlp.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s been a month since the President declared a major disaster for Hampden and Worcester counties. So far, FEMA has declared $5 million for disaster assistance for individuals and business owners.
Since the Federal Emergency [...]
June 27, 2011 Springfield, MA
As our community faces the cleanup after the devastation of the recent tornados it is important to work with a contractor which is LOCAL, LICENSED and REPUTABLE. The Better Business Bureau lists roofing “as one of the highest inquiry categories nationwide”. As a homeowner you need to do your [...]
I-Team: “Superb” business causes a mess: wwlp.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Lots of people are hiring contractors after the tornado but a warning tonight to do your homework before cutting a check.
A woman e-mailed the 22News I-team asking for help after she was really disappointed with the work of someone who’s business [...]
Risky to hire out-of-state contractors
Tree removal prices, red flags: wwlp.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – In the rush to remove fallen trees that have damaged properties across Western Massachusetts, several contractors are coming to town looking for work. For an East Forest Park family, they hired tree removal contractors who came knocking on their [...]
Scam warning for tornado victims: wwlp.com
SPRINGFIELD. Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield is warning victims of tornado damage to be wary of scam artists, with promises of repair work.
The city’s office of consumer protection warns to check any contractor’s license.
You can do that on Mass.gov/consumer , or call the city.
They say never to pay up [...]
Avoiding scams in the wake of the storm: wwlp.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Many people are coming together to help each other following the devastating tornadoes but, unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of the storm damage to scam the victims.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has some important advice for storm victims [...]
BOSTON (WWLP) – The state is advising people whose homes were damaged in Wednesday’s tornado to only hire Massachusetts-licensed contractors.
According to a news release from the Office of Consumer and Business Regulation, out-of-state crews will often canvass damaged areas and offer repairs. Too often, they say, the work that these contractors [...]
Warm temperatures bring new difficulties
Problems with melting: wwlp.com
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – While there are some that were out in t-shirts Monday, this warmth brings new concerns. February sunshine brought temperatures into the lower 50s in Western Massachusetts on Monday.
Wherever you look, puddles and areas of slush are everywhere. But puddles aren’t the [...]
In the midst of a painfully slow economic recovery, the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield celebrated growth on Oct. 29 with its annual Super 60 luncheon.
Now in its 21st year, the Super 60 program recognizes 30 businesses as top revenue earners and 30 businesses by revenue growth. The top three by [...]
