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- passports, wills, contracts, insurance papers, and tax information - into a protected, dry place such as a safe deposit box or home safe.
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(ATMs may not work for days after). Don't charge credit cards to the limit in case you need extra cash after the storm.
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Follow instructions in this guide for food and water.
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off the floor to limit flooding damage.
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If you haven't installed sockets, attach with wood screws; they're better than nails and do less damage.
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- secure and brace external ones.
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away from windows and doors.
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or electrical appliances.
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until emergency officials say it's safe. You may be in the eye, with more of the storm to come.
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until everything has dried.
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emergency or utility officials unless you have a life-threatening emergency.
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The area could be covered with broken glass and other debris.
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Take photographs of the damage before any repairs.
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Replace any gas control valves, electric circuit breakers, ground-fault interrupters and fuses that have been in water.
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