York County warns against door-to-door solicitors in storm aftermath
YORK COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – York County officials are warning against door-to-door solicitors who might be trying to take advantage of residents who suffered damage in Saturday’s powerful storms that swept through the area.
Rock Hill community surrounds southside neighbors recovering from hail storm
“York County Government has concerns about some contractors going door to door with business cards, trying to solicit your business following the storm,” York County officials said Wednesday.
Several houses were a near-total loss after a strong storm packing a powerful punch with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall moved in.
“We encourage all property owners to work with reputable businesses who are licensed and insured in South Carolina,” York County City officials said in the written message Wednesday. “Look at customer reviews, check BBB ratings, compare estimates from multiple companies, and ask for estimates in writing.”
While no tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service, the storm caused outages and forced schools in Rock Hill to revert to eLearning for two days.
Officials also stated that anybody that needs help can contact the city at 803-250-3679.
Hundreds of houses suffered minor damage while 17 homes suffered major damage, officials said.
Nationwide also announced Wednesday that it would open up a drive-up claims center in Rock Hill for vehicle hail damage estimates.
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