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  •  Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
  • If there is major structural damage or there are utility breaks, have qualified specialists inspect your home and make repairs before you re-enter.
  • Be very careful when inspecting your home on your own for the first time.
  • Use a flashlight, not a torch or lantern.
  • Check for gas leaks (use your nose).
  • Wear rubber-soled shoes and rubber gloves in case of severed electrical lines.
  • Don't turn on electrical switches.
  • Check electrical circuits only when electricity has been shut off.
  • Don't use flooded electrical appliances until they have been repaired.
  •  Don't drink municipal water until the health department has declared it as safe for human consumption.