As Kalamazoo/Portage, MI, and surrounding areas begin the recovery after the devastating effects of tornados, local home builders are warning residents about the risk of scammers posing as legitimate contractors.

As Kalamazoo/Portage and surrounding areas begin to recover after the devastating effects of the tornado, Home Builders Association of Western Michigan (HBAMWI) is offering information and resources to help homeowners in the community rebuild.