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... conditions for your home. 3. Get your car filled with gas. Supplies may be unavailable later, or rationed. 4. 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 her know about your losses. If you are relocated temporarily, let your agent know your temporary address. 2. Make only those ... . 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 damage, 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. ...