Take steps to prevent further loss to your home or building:

Attend to injured people

 

Do not do anything that negates safety

 

Take a few photos

 

Temporarily patch roof with a tarp

 

Remove downed trees from structures

 

Board up broken windows

 

Call a plumber to fix broken pipes

 

Protect personal property from the elements

Note: These costs are reimbursable under most policies, so keep the receipts.