Before you return to your property, after it was hit by a hurricane or severe storms, you may want to follow these tips first:
1. Check with local officials if you are not sure whether it is safe to return.
2. Keep as much of your skin away from the flood waters that were deposited during the hurricane. Stay hydrated while cleaning up and drink bottled water. Take frequent breaks and work with at least one other person for safety.
3. Take pictures and write down notes about the damage for insurance purposes. Do not clean up anything before taking photos to document the damage caused by the hurricane.
4. Clean hard surfaced areas after soft surfaced items are removed from the area. Use detergent or a bleach solution to disinfect all areas.
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