For many of you, the weather in the Midwest in 2008 is not only a distant memory, it was a non-event. However, to anyone who has been struck by 100 or 500 year floods at any time in their lives, you can appreciate the plight of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A little more than one year after a 500 year flood decimated their city, residents are still waiting for FEMA and other monies to rebuild their neighborhoods.
So who’s coming to help? Retirees to the rescue. Highly qualified electrical and plumbing contractors are coming out of retirement to complete this essential work at NO COST! The city is cooperating as well by reinstating their licenses to facilitate their return to the workplace. There couldn’t be a more happy union then beleaguered homeowners and these contractors with a heart of gold.
Think retirees are all washed up?? Flip the light switch and flush the toilet if you disagree!
Filed under: Perspectives and Trends | Tagged: Cedar Rapids, FEMA, Iowa, Midwest floods, Retirees
