Layoff happened 8 days ago, feeling lost after 8 years as a security officer

I was let go as a security officer this week and I am still in shock. Any experience at all would help. I have not told my family yet. Is there a checklist I should follow?

Give yourself the first couple of days to be upset. I did, and then I felt able to plan.

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