Credit: Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel J. Martinez
4. Get your home cleaned up and dried out
Return to your home only when authorities have been given you the green light to enter the area. Firstly, if the house is not a total loss, you will need to complete a cleaning in your place as early as possible to remove all the spoiled stuff and dry everything out. The cleaning includes removing standing water and mud, tearing out damaged drywall, insulation and frames, and disinfection.
If you need help, you can find professionals in the Yellow Pages. Ensure that everything is dry and all the mold has been removed before you start workin on house restoration.
During the cleaning, you may be able to retrieve some of the important items such as ID’s, medications, eyeglasses, credit cards, cheque books, insurance policies, cash, jewellery, and things of sentimental value.
