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After the flood:Smithsonian/FEMA guide to salvaging family heirlooms
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/113297"The losses that are the result of disasters are usually measured in dollars, but often the losses that matter the most are the cherished items and heirlooms that are closest to the hearts of individuals and families. Al-though these treasured items may be damaged in floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes, it is often possible to salvage them. With a little patience, prompt action, and profes-sional tips, saving treasured photographs, letters, and other irreplaceable objects is possible, although it may involve a follow-up consultation with a conservator." (More at link)