Surviving After the Storm...

Hopefully everyone has made it through Hurricane Irene. A lot of damage and power outages has occurred. We want to make sure you are still safe even after the storm.

• Use a flashlight for emergency lighting. Never use candles or open flames indoors.



• When cutting up fallen trees, use caution, especially if you use a chain saw. Serious injuries can occur with these powerful machines, they may snap or break.



• Assess damage to home and contents. Photograph all damage.
  


• Make temporary repairs to protect the building and contents.
  


• Remove and discard all porous organic materials that have become visibly wet or contaminated.



• When using a generator, be sure that the main circuit breaker is off and locked out prior to starting the generator.
  


• Do not attempt to drive across flowing water. As little as six inches of water may cause you to lose control and two feet of water will carry away most cars.

Read more on the after the storm checklist at abc.com