Which choice below is NOT a recommended step to take when resuming normal operations after an
emergency?

A.
Conduct an investigation.

B.
Re-occupy the damaged building as soon as possible.

C.
Account for all damage-related costs.

D.
Protect undamaged property.

Explanation:
Re-occupying the site of a disaster or emergency should not be undertaken until a full safety
inspection has been done, an investigation into the cause of the emergency has been completed,
and all damaged property has been salvaged and restored. During and after an emergency, the

safety of personnel must be monitored, any remaining hazards must be assessed, and security must
be maintained at the scene. After all safety precautions have been taken, an inventory of damaged
and undamaged property must be done to begin salvage and restoration tasks. Also, the site must
not be re-occupied until all investigative processes have been completed. Detailed records must be
kept of all disaster-related costs and valuations must be made of the effect of the business
interruption. Source: Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, August 1998.