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<li>Keep records and receipts of recovery. Be sure to document and maintain records of expenses you incur during the time you’re making immediate repairs to your home. This would also include meals and lodging/hotels if your home in inhabitable.</li>
<li>Consult a professional. During the recovery period, there will be many parties and vendors involved. To be sure you are treated fairly, contact a local insurance attorney who can help interpret the terms of your claim and make sure you’re on good footing for a fresh start.</li>
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<li>Food Bank of the Golden Crescent (Victoria) | 361.578.0591 | <a href="http://victoriafoodbank.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">victoriafoodbank.org</a></li>
<li>Corpus Christi Food Bank | 361.887.6291 | <a href="http://foodbankcc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">foodbankcc.com</a></li>
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<li>Brazos Valley Food Bank (Bryan) | 979.779.3663 | <a href="http://bvfb.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bvfb.org</a></li>
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