The following Emergency Tips were compiled by members of the National Institute of Disaster Restoration and are based on their wide experience in this field. It is not likely that you will require all procedures listed, so examine your situation and apply those steps which common sense dictates.

VANDALISM DAMAGE

Vandalism is upsetting even when the motivation is not malicious. While timely action can minimize or prevent lasting damage, it is just as true that wrong or delayed action can increase it; sometimes beyond hope of repair. Emergency Tips listed below will minimize the effects of the damage, and make the eventual repair more successful.

DO:

• Hose down or wash egg damage from building exterior as soon as possible.
• Wipe up freshly spilled food from carpets and fabrics with a dampened cloth or sponge (but don't over wet!) Do scrape and blot (don't rub; it may cause fuzzing or damage fibers).
• Vacuum glass particles from carpet and upholstery.
• Save containers which will reveal the composition of spilled inks, cosmetics and paints.

DO NOT:

• Attempt to remove ink, paint or cosmetic stains.
• Operate damaged lamps or appliances.
• Discard wood chips, broken pieces from furniture, porcelain or other art objects.