After a hailstorm last week caused roof, window and fence damage across Portland, Taft and other parts of San Patricio County, Portland city officials are warning residents to be cautious when hiring contractors and to watch for possible scams during the recovery process.
Assistant City Manager Sarah Munoz said the storm led to “severe roof and window damage” for many residents, though she was among those who did not personally experience any damage.
Munoz said the city’s top priority is resident safety, and much of that effort is focused on Portland’s contractor registration program…