Confirm that the water is clean and safe. Don't drink it or wash dishes until you're sure. Disinfect dishes and all items that floodwaters touched. Instructions for cleaning and disinfecting appliances and household items are covered in Step 6 . Don't hurt yourself.
Items are much heavier when wet.
Don't try to move large objects by yourself. Unfortunately, injuries, especially back injuries, are a common side effect of cleaning up after a flood. Watch out for fatigue. When your body is tired, you are more prone to accidents. Set a realistic schedule for the work you will do each day.