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... ) 7. Keep a supply of nonperishable foods and an emergency water supply; have essential drugs and first-aid kit available in your medicine chest. Keep these supplies fresh. 8. Keep fresh batteries available for transistor radios and flash lights, and an extra supply of fuel for portable grills and stoves. 9. Have available the hammer, nails, tape, and boards needed for protecting your residence from the elements or making necessary emergency repairs afterward. 10. If possible, keep a claims log-a file of copies of loss notices ... . 12. Your dry cleaning establishment can help you evaluate the cleaning or restoration costs for clothing, furs, and draperies. 13. Metal objects, including guns, drapery rods, and the electric motors in home appliances should be dried and rubbed or sprayed with oil to prevent corrosion. Radios, televisions, and other electronic systems should also be dried out, but not oiled. 14. Bedding and upholstered furniture must be dried immediately if saturated with water. Vacuuming will remove some of the odor and grit left by smoke ... , but these items should be separated from other possessions since they may affect nearby items. 15. Antiques, paintings, art objects, silver, and brass must be given special care. Dry them with soft cloths, but do not apply oil or rub them. This treatment will mar or otherwise damage hard finishes or surfaces. What to Do About Flood Damage 1. Notify your independent insurance agent. He or she will assign the loss immediately to a qualified adjuster, who will call on you as soon as possible to ...