Article: The Institute for Business & Home Safety Outlines Steps Toward Recovery.

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) has outlined key steps to help residents and business owners affected by this weekend's earthquake work toward recovery.

Protect yourself. Always be careful when entering a damaged building. If there is serious structural damage, contact local officials before entering. Report downed power lines or gas leaks. Keep electricity turned off if broken water lines have caused flooding.

Protect your property. Take reasonable steps to protect your property from further damage. This could mean boarding up windows and salvaging undamaged items. Your insurance company can tell you what ...

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