reimold meltzer. clean-up efforts are under way -- i emblem ulcer.lean-up efforts are underway in preparing holmes and there are -- homes and scams taking advantage. >> unfortunately, a tree fell on the brink of this, and it collapsed this house. you can only imagine how bad it was under that carpet. the tree has been removed and the roof is being prepared. experts say to watch out for storm chasers, out of state and they go from door to door offering to repair your home. they may have the skill sets, but they are not licensed in the state of maryland putting you at risk. it also try to price gouge you and take advance payment. never give more than 25% up front to contractors. >> they will come in and make a request of a 75% of the prize. they will take your money and we will see those guys not finish the work or get the job done but they have now taken all your money. you really want to be cautious about how much you pay up front. >> if you are shopping around on a contractor and would like to do a background check, you can always go to the better b