REMEMBER TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING IF A TEMPORARY LOCATION IS NEEDED:

• Medicines
• Insurance cards
• Glasses
• Contact lens and supplies needed
• All keys
• Check book with fillers
• Credit cards
• Business and banking records
• Tax information
• Loose money
• Jewelry
• Clothing
• Shoes
• Grooming aids

MISCELLANEOUS ARRANGEMENTS THAT MAY BE NEEDED:

• Care of pets
• Mail
• Phone
• Newspaper pick up or re-routing
• Suspend bottled water and cable
• If there is no power immediately clean out the refrigerator and freezer
• Give your temporary address and phone numbers to family, friends, schools, and service providers.

Do's

• Blow off or brush vacuum loose soot from upholstery, drapes and carpets
• Cover carpeted traffic areas with towels to prevent additional soiling
• Discard open food packages (could be contaminated)
• Have clothing with heavy smoke damage professionally dry cleaned
• Clean countertops and chrome fixtures to prevent permanent tarnishing
• Wipe residue from porcelain bath fixtures to prevent etching
• Tape damp cheesecloth over air intake/outlet registers to trap loose soot in the air
• If the outside temperature is about 60 degrees, air out the house to reduce odor.

DONT'S

• Do not attempt to wash any papered or flat painted wall - consult a professional cleaner
• Do not attempt to clean carpets or upholstered furniture - this could increase damage
• Do not use electrical appliances that have been close to fire or water before having them checked
• Do not use ceiling fixtures if the ceiling is wet - a short circuit could result
• Do not eat food that has been exposed to fire or smoke
• Do not wait to call professional help