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Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures

Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures FRANKFORT, Ky. –As Kentucky households recover from the February severe weather and floods, FEMA’s preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the commonwealth to demonstrate how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items. These specialists will show you how to salvage storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures. Save Your Treasures Program Schedule Preservation Teams will be in the following Disaster Recovery Centers today through Tuesday, March 25. You can expect the teams to be there from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday and
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Don’t Throw it Away: Tips to Save Family Treasures

Don’t Throw it Away: Tips to Save Family Treasures ATLANTA – Georgians who had family treasures, heirlooms, photos and books damaged during Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) and Hurricane Helene shouldn’t throw them away just yet. They may be salvageable and expert advice is available to help. Here are some tips on how to save some of your family treasures: Flood water may be contaminated. Wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles. If an object is still wet, rinse it gently with clean water. If dry, remove silt and other foreign material with a soft brush or damp cloth. Air dry
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