Someone knocks on your door and tells you that you have 15 minutes to evacuate – what would you take?

Besides your wallet/pocketbook, jewelry, pets, etc., your important papers should be organized and ready to take with you in an emergency.

What important papers? Insurance policies, passports, wills, medications, health insurance cards, banking information, birth certificates, property records, legal records, credit card information, vehicle titles. If documents are kept in your bank deposit box, keep a list of policy numbers, medications, and photo copies of all pertinent documents.

Documents should be kept in a home fireproof safe or box. Information can be stored on a computer disc/flash drive.

Grab and Go Bags can be kept in a closet by the door to include flash drive with important documentation, flash light/batteries and plastic bags to protect what belongings you are able to gather. Emergency kits are available for purchase at the Red Cross or create your own.

A recent photograph of each family is very important for identification purposes.
Gathering and organizing your information may be time consuming but will make it easier to cope with an emergency situation. Organizing now will protect you, your family and your future.

Before an emergency happens, take the time to review your auto, home and life insurance policies with your agent.