Evacuation Inventory

If you have to evacuate your house, you may have as little as 10 minutes. Under these circumstances, trying to think of what to save is very difficult. Take some time now to think about what items you would try to take with you. Write down a list of the high priority items you would take if you only had 10 minutes to evacuate your house. Remember, you may have to carry everything.

Get your personal records and vital documents organized. This includes everything from policy numbers and contact information to credit cards, health insurance, wills and other policies and vital documents. You'll also need the contact information for every provider that you use for family business. Use a system such as the Heirs Affairs Personal Record Keeping System that allows you to get everything organized now and then simply "pick it up and go" in an emergency.

The peace of mind that you will experience just knowing that in an emergency you can simply pick up your binder and leave is invaluable. Having the documents you need avoids the panic of trying to think of everything in the moment; and the heartbreak of financial loss when you don't have the documents to prove your claims or to take the other necessary actions to protect your family's welfare.

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