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Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms

September 27, 2023
Salvaging Valuables & Heirlooms

Cherished items and family heirlooms are often damaged by flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes. This fact sheet provides guidance on salvaging a variety of items, such as photographs, framed art, textiles and much more.