In order to assist us with your claim in the oil pollution cases as well as your own insurance/FEMA claims you should do the following:

• Take photographs of your damaged property. Shoot both closeups and distance shots. When developing get at least 2 prints made and a CD can be helpful to allow us to use it for computer applications.

• Take videos of your damaged property. Be careful to cover the area slowly so that all damages can be seen.

• If possible, save any personal items or mementoes that have oil on them. Save them in a plastic bag or ziplock bags. Affix tape or paper to the outside with your name, date and describe items inside of it.

• Keep a copy of your housing/living expenses that you have incurred as a result of not being able to return to your home or business.

• Keep a copy of anything submitted to your insurance carrier or FEMA.

• BE CAREFUL, SAFETY FIRST. When going onto your property be careful where you walk. You may need a pair of boots, gloves, a change of clothes and a large garbage bag to place them in after you have gone onto your property. Remember, you and your families well being is most important.