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08/31/2012

Bastrop General Contractors See Significant Activity Since Bastrop Fires, BBB Reports

Better Business Bureau gave out 677 Business Reviews over the past 12 months to consumers looking for general contractors in Bastrop. That’s nearly 10 times the number recorded the previous year, before wildfires swept through a large portion of Bastrop County.

09/21/2011

BBB Advises Caution When Rebuilding After a Fire

Victims of the historic Central Texas fires spent days camped out in shelters, waiting. Now they are returning to the ashes and starting to rebuild. Better Business Bureau advises those residents to take measures to prevent unscrupulous businesses and scammers from victimizing them a second time.

09/08/2011

Red flag warnings about charitable organizations

As hearts pour out in the heart of Texas, some will donate money, food, bedding and other much needed supplies to the families who lost everything in the historic Central Texas fires. While many are suffering, others will steal those well-intentioned donations and line their own pockets.

09/07/2011

BBB Urges Residents to Prepare for Future Wildfires

Following simple guidelines can help minimize the impact when disaster strikes Note: This is the first in a three-part series to help area residents recover from the recent wildfires and prepare for future fires.


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