Plumbers Without Borders: Volunteer Contractors Cross State Lines to Help Homeowners with Storm Repairs
By
Jamil Donith
Austin
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AUSTIN, Texas – Homeowners throughout Texas are struggling to find contractors to repair storm damages since the historic freeze in February.
The increase in repair needs has created a lack of labor throughout the state, so cities are teaming up with nonprofit groups to bring volunteer contractors from across the country to help Texans fix their homes.
Orlando Chiacchio is one of those volunteers for Water Mission, which provides water aid during natural disasters. The New Yorker flew to Austin after hearing about a need for contractors on the news.