Your safety and that of your family comes first. Your home and possessions are valuable, but most things can be replaced. Food clothing and shelter are essential for survival. You may need to make short-term housing arrangements until your home can be repaired. Remember, you are not alone.
Help is available from a number of sources.
Talk to family, friends and neighbors who are dealing with similar problems and share information and ideas. Check local television, radio and newspapers to see if the president has declared your community a disaster area. You may be eligible for certain kinds of basic federal and state financial recovery aid even if you have insurance. Your local television, radio and newspapers will have the locations of the DRCs and the hours of operation. For insurance claims, take photographs or videotape the damage to the inside and outside your home.