Mayes provided tips<\/a> about how to avoid unscrupulous contractors and fake charity operations.<\/p>\n How to avoid contractor and charity scams<\/p>\n If you find yourself in need of roof repair, tree removal or other clean-up services, be wary of unsolicited contact from door knockers or phone calls and follow the following tips.<\/p>\n And remember, if a deal sounds too good to be true, there\u2019s a good chance it\u2019s a scam.<\/p>\n If you want to help others affected by the storms, donate directly to known, trusted organizations such as local food banks or the Red Cross.<\/p>\n One sign that a purported charity is a scam is that it asks for donations in gift cards or cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n Resources for researching charity options include Charity Navigator<\/a> and the Better Business Bureau\u2019s Wise Giving Alliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n Relentless thunderstorms leave damage in their wake<\/p>\n Damaging thunderstorms battered Arizona on Friday and Saturday, flooding roadways, knocking down trees and pelting vehicles with hail.<\/p>\n Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which the National Weather Service uses for the city\u2019s official readings, received 1.85 inches combined Friday and Saturday. With 1.64 inches at the airport, Friday was officially Phoenix\u2019s wettest day since<\/a> 2.19 inches fell on Oct. 13, 2018.<\/p>\n In Gila County<\/a>, at least three people were killed as floodwaters swept away vehicles in the Globe area. Another person died in Scottsdale when his vehicle was submerged<\/a> under rushing water at Vista Del Camino Park.<\/p>\n Follow @kstonezone<\/a><\/p>\n We want to hear from you.<\/p>\n Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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