After 5 inches of snow fell on Oct. 19 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, roofing contractors have been struggling to help residents still recovering from the August derecho.
In Cedar Rapids, snow was again predicted to hit the area on Oct. 25 and 26. Typically, the Quad Cities area doesn’t see measurable snowfall until Nov. 21, so homeowners are raring to have their homes restored before winter truly takes hold. Unfortunately, supply shortages and overworked teams are scrambling to meet those demands.