Laid off this week, where do I start?

I was let go as a hotel front-desk agent this week and I am still in shock. I am in Seattle, in case local advice matters. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. Is there a checklist I should follow?

File for unemployment right away. Do not wait for severance decisions. The date you file can matter.

I made a short list: benefits, bills, documents, and then my résumé. One thing each day kept me steady.