First Things First
- Call Your Insurance Agent
- Always report the loss to your insurance agent even if you doubt the loss will be covered.
- Document What Happened
- Document what happened, when it happened and what damage was sustained.
- Turn Off Electricity
- If you have to step in water to get to your electrical box, call an electrician or your power company to do it.
- Turn Off Gas
- If the gas meter is outside, turn off the gas by using pliers or a wrench to turn the valve a quarter turn so the valve is perpendicular to the pipe.
- Make Sure Water Is Safe
- Listen for announcements about the local water supply. City water users will be notified if their water supply is contaminated.
- Make Sure Food Is Safe
- Frozen or refrigerated foods warmed above 40 degrees for more than two hours may not be safe to eat. Discard most food that has contacted floodwater.
- Get Organized For Cleanup
- Set priorities. Remove mud, clean and disinfect.
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