The Kansas Attorney General's office is warning residents in areas damaged by recent storms to beware of scams by roofing contractors.

Director of the Roofing Registration Unit Don Borneman says after storm damage, the instinct is to get repairs done as quickly as possible but when considering roofing work on a home or business, it is important to make sure a roofing contractor is properly registered. Consumers should request a copy of their roofer’s registration certificate and then should check the AG's website to confirm that the registration remains active.

The online directory of registrations is available at InYourCornerKansas.org. Staff from the attorney general’s Roofing Registration Unit are in contact with local officials in storm-damaged areas to assist in responding to contractors and consumers. The requirement to register with the attorney general’s office is in addition to any other local requirements that may be imposed by cities or counties.