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... Board up storefronts, doors, windows, and other vulnerable places that can be damaged. 5. Pack durable clothing. (The following is one of the most important loss prevention steps anyone can take.) 6. Secure or bring inside all tools, lawn furniture, etc. that can: (a ) become projectiles in a windstorm; and/or (b ) be destroyed by the storm. What to Do After a Catastrophe l. Get in contact with your agent as quickly as possible. Let him or ... examined by an adjuster. 10. If your car has been damaged or submerged in a flood, move it to high ground and let it dry out. Do not attempt to start or operate it until it is thoroughly dried. 11. Wooden furniture should be cleaned as quickly as possible. Avoid rubbing in abrasives such as ash, plaster, or wallboard particles that have fallen on furniture surfaces. 12. Your dry cleaning establishment can help you evaluate the cleaning or restoration costs for clothing, furs, and draperies. 13 ... and examined by an experienced upholsterer. 11. Clean metal objects as soon as possible. This is especially true of iron, which should be cleaned with a cloth saturated with kerosene. 12. Wall-to-wall carpets should be raised to allow air to circulate. Draperies, upholstery, and clothing should be laundered. 13. Do whatever you can to avoid further damage and to make temporary repairs. Keep records of expenses incurred in preventing further damage. Newsletters Even newsletters can get into the disaster preparedness act! Here is an example of ...

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