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fire department can visually check that tank is shut off. . Move valuable papers and other contents of your home to upper floors or high8r eleva- tions. . Fill bathtubs, sinks and jugs with clean water in caS8 regular supplies are contami- nated.You can sanitize these items by first rinsing with bleach. . Bring outdoor po sessions inside the house or ti8 them down securely. This in- cludes lawn furniture, garbage cans tools, signs, and other moveable objects that might be swept away. AFTER THE FLOOD If your home, apartment, or business has suf- fered flood damage, immediately call the agent or broker who handles your flood insur- ance policy. The agent will then submit a loss form to the National Flood Insurance Pro- gram. An adjuster will be assigned to inspect your property as soon as possible. . The JVFD will inspect strucuctures af- fected by flooding prior to clean-up proce- dures . Prior to entering a building. check for structural damage. 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 id8al. . Watch for electrical shorts or live wires b8fore making certain that the main pOW8r 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 th8 roof or walls to prevent weather damage. . Proceed with immediate cleanup meas- ures to prevent any health hazards. perish- able items which pose a health problem should be listed and photographed before dis- carding. Throw out fresh food and previously open8d m8dicines that have come into contact with flood waters. . Water for drinking and food prepara- tion should he hnilp.n viroTonsly fOT bm min- .utesJuntil the public water system has been declared safe). Another method of disinfect- ingis to mix 1J2 teaspoon of liquid commercial bleach with 2-1J2 gallons of water...!et stand for five minut8s before using. The flat taste can be removed by pouring th8 water from one container into another or adding a pinch of salt. ]n 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 c18aning kitch8n appliances is to add one tea- spoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Any partially damaged items should be dried and aired; the adjust8r will make recommenda- tions as to their repair or disposal. Take pic- tures ofthe damage done to your building and contents. . Take all wooden furniture outdoors but keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent warp- ing. A garage or carport is a good place for drying. R8move drawers and other moving parts as soon as possible, but do not pry open swollen drawers from the front. Instead re- , move th8 backing and push the drawers out. . Shovel out mud while it is stH moist to give walls a chance to dry. Once plastered walls hav8 dried, brush off loose dirt. Wash with a mild soap solution and rinse with clean water; always start at the bottom and work up. Ceilings are done last. Special attention at this early stage should also be paid to cleaning out the heating and plumbing sys- tems. 19