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LYONS COLnRAnO F~OOD IJrUARD AfIT1GATION PUN If your home. apartment or business has suffered flood damage, immediately call the agent or broker who handles your flood insurance policy. The agent will then submit a loss form to the National Flood Insurance Program. An adjuster will be assigned to inspect your property as soon as possible. . Prior to entering a building, check for structural damllge. Make sure it is not in danger of collapsing. Turn off any outside gas lines at the meter or tank. and let the house air for several minutes to remove foul odors or escaping gas. . Upon entering the building, do not use open flame as a source of light since gas may still be trapped inside; a battery-operated flashlight is ideal. . Watch for electrical shorts or live wires before making certain that the main power switch is turned off. Do not turn on any lights or appliances until an electrician has checked the system for short circuits. · Cover broken windows and holes in the roof or walls to prevent further weather damage. . Proceed with immediate cleanup measures to prevent any health hazards. Perishable items which pose a health problem should be 26 listed and photographed before discarding. Throw out fresh food and previously opened medicines that have come in contact with flood waters. . Water for dri11king and food preparation should be boiled vigorously for ten minutes (until the public water system has been declared safe). Another method of disinfecting is to mix 1/2 teaspoon of liquid commercial bleach with 2- 1/2 gallons of water..Jet stand for five minutes before using. The flat taste can be removed by pouring the water from one container to another or adding a pinch of salt. In an emergency, water may be obtained by draining a hot water tank or melting ice cubes. . Refrigerators, sofas, and other hard goods should be hosed off and kept for the adjuster's inspection. A good deodorizer when cleaning major kitchen appliances is to add one teaspoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Any partially damaged items should be dried and aired; the adjuster will make recommendations as to their repair or disposal. Take pictures of the damage done to your building and contents. . Take all wooden furniture outdoors, but keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent warping. A garage or car port is a good place for drying. Remove drawers and other moving