 It only takes minutes to protect yourself. Fresh water supplies and personal protective equipment may not be available following a disaster. Be sure to prepare go bags and disaster emergency kits ahead of time. Wear your personal protective equipment, also called your PPE. Start with your respiratory protection. Wear an N95 half mask respirator that forms a tight seal around the mouth and nose. Be sure to wear hand protection where latex, nitrile, and or vinyl gloves. Nitrile is the best choice. It's also a good idea to wear head protection if available. Finally, wear eye protection. Goggles are the best eye protection to wear during any kind of salvage operation. If available, also wear ear protection. Disposable foam earplugs or earmuff style protectors. Try to keep exposed skin to a minimum. Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants. Also, try to wear closed-toed shoes. If available, you can also wear a Tyvek suit. Be aware, Tyvek suits can get hot, so keep hydrated if you can. You are ready to start your salvage operation. Be sure to wash your hands and face with soap and clean water, especially before breaks meals in the end of a workshop. Also be sure to clean your workspace. Take a wipe with your gloved hands and clean off the workspace. Be sure then to dry with a clean paper towel to make sure there's no wet residue left over. Do all these actions before you begin your salvage operation. When taking a break, don't eat and drink until you remove your personal protective equipment. In order to remove the gloves safely, pinch the first glove and pull. Remove the second glove by using the pinky finger of your other hand to slip under the glove. After you remove your gloves, wash your hands and use a wipe. Then remove your mask and goggles. Once that equipment is removed, you should wash your hands again. It's also a good idea to have a first aid kit and to always work with a partner.