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... losses, ' do not get rid of them until after they have been 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 ... , too.) 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 ... 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 one of the IMMS newsletters, designed to make clients and prospects aware of many insurance-related topics, including earthquake preparedness. Be Ready, Be Safe ...

... impairment will need to take some extra precautions for their own safety and ...x). List Key Work or School Addresses and Phone Numbers of All Family Members...

...or radios and flash lights, and an extra supply of fuel for portable grills an...er who prioritized the remaining tasks and made sure they were completed before less important business was handled. We didn't want to set ourselves...