Layoff happened 4 days ago, feeling lost - what worked for you?

I lost my job as an accountant and I am not sure what to do first. There are 4 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have a few weeks of savings and a rent payment due. What did you do in the first week?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 4 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

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