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.