(Clarinda, Iowa) –  Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers is cautioning residents about hail damage contractors who have swarmed into the area following Sunday night’s hail storm, that dumped hail the size of ping-pong balls. Chief Brothers said “Numerous contractors have arrived in Clarinda seeking business for roof, siding, window, gutter repair.”

He offered this advice: “If you are “cold call” solicited, ask to see the contractor’s city permit to solicit, their bonding & insurance information, and speak with your property & casualty insurance carrier before entering into an agreement or contract to have any work performed or pay for any services. There is no reason to act in haste.”

Brother says “A good decision is an informed decision. The phrase ‘buyer beware’ is applicable in this situation.”