Recovery
Refer to the general information on recovery from disasters.
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Check all members of your family for injuries. If someone is seriously injured, do not attempt to move unless they are in immediate danger for further injury- call for emergency assistance.
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Proceed with caution around your home, workplace, or school.
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Check for down electrical wires, gas leaks, floodwaters
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Check for debris and areas of the building which appear unstable (e.g. broken glass, roofs, doors off their hinges, etc.)
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Stay off the streets as much as possible.
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Beware of animals which may now be in the area and may be disoriented and possibly violent.
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If there is damage to your home, call your insurance agent- make certain that you take lots of photos.
- For more information on recovery after a tornado, please click here.
