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U.S. Air Force Airmen and volunteers fold and sort donated goods for evacuees in Ramstein Air Base, Germany, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 30, 20
Photo: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
  1. Keep exits and pathways as clear as you safely can.
  2. Photograph rooms only where safe and respectful — no graphic detail needed on the form.
  3. Do not move regulated waste, animal waste or sharps yourself.
  4. If animals are involved, contact local animal services for guidance; cleanup crews can work after welfare issues are addressed.
  5. Contact your landlord, family contact or insurer if appropriate.