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" * Safety Stay out of your home if downed powerlines are touching it, if you smell gas, if the house appears to be leaning to one side, or if the structure has become detached from its foundation. If you suspect damage to the house&amp;#039;s internal wiring, shut off the main circuit breaker. If the electrical panel is covered by water, however, don&amp;#039;t attempt to reach it. * Insurance Gather information to file an insurance claim. Snap pictures of the damage, and take notes that describe both the structure and ruined furniture and appliances. Next, call your insurance company and schedule an inspection/visit from an adjuster. Although you should hold off on most repairs until the adjuster arrives, there are exceptions. &amp;quot;If you need to do something to stop further damage, and you can do it safely, by all means do so,&amp;quot; says Carlton Gleason, an Allstate Insurance agent in flood-prone Yardley, Pa.  * Priorities  Survey your property for problems that demand immediate attention. Is there water in the house? Are fallen trees straining the structure? Decide what you can solve yourself and what will require the help of neighbors or professionals. * Emergency Repairs If your house appears essentially sound but has sustained some damage to the structure, temporarily shore it up. Next, plug holes in the shell by covering up the roof, doors and windows with tarps or plastic sheeting. Clear out broken glass and other dangerous debris. * Water Damage Remove sodden materials such as drywall, carpeting and paneling before mold develops. The sooner things dry, the sooner restoration can begin. &amp;amp;gt; How To Survive AnythingIntroduction* Facing Down Disaster: How to Survive Anything * Quiz: Are You Ready for Disaster? * Portraits of Survival from Tornado-Torn Kansas Power* 4 Steps to Power Your Home When the Grid Fails * Video: How to Safely Install a Power Generator Preparation* 5 Steps to Get Ready for Disaster (and Not Get Stuck in It) * Four Disaster Facts You Need to SurviveCrisis* 22 Steps to Move Fast When Natural Disaster Hits * How to Shut Down Your Home in 5 MinutesCleanup*  * 3 Quick Solutions to Mend Your Broken HomeProvisions* 7 Steps To Eat, Drink and Be Smart * Emergency Rations Aren&amp;#039;t as Gross as You ThoughtSurvival Checklist* 107 Pieces of Survival Gear You Need * 18 Extra Crisis Tips Click here for three quick home projects toward disaster recovery on your home&amp;#039;s roof, framing and walls. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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