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... Editor This content has not been rated yet. DISASTER PLANNING MANUAL - PART 1 It's probable that you'll be swamped by calls from policyholders about what to do before and after a catastrophe. Keep a generous supply of the following four checklists to distribute. You might also print up the checklists in flier form and distribute at shopping malls, supermarkets, parking lots, and so on. What to Do Before a Catastrophe 1. Alert police and fire departments to special conditions, such as an invalid who might require emergency evacuation. 2 ... plaster, snakes, and other hazards. 4. Don't smoke or use an open flame until you are sure it is safe to do so. 5. Turn off gas at meter tank. Do not turn on the electrical system; it may have become short circuited. 6. If it is not off, the main electrical circuit should be turned off. Be extremely careful to stand on a dry surface and avoid touching the metal handle of the switch box. Use a piece of heavy rubber, plastic, or a ... of dry wood to open the metal door and throw the switch off. If you have gas service, be alert for fumes. Call your local utility if you detect any fumes. 7. Pump or bail water out of the house and shovel out the mud while it is moist. Give walls and floors an opportunity to dry. 8. Before the house is fully aired out, scrub all woodwork and floors with a stiff brush. Always start washing a wall from the bottom up. Starting at the top may cause ...

... system; it may have become short circuited. 6. If it is not off, the main electrical circuit should be turned off. Be extremely c...