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Documents to grab in a disaster

A go-bag folder and a digital backup.

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In a fire, flood or evacuation, you may have minutes to leave. Having key documents ready, and backed up digitally, makes recovery much easier.

Copies for your go-bag

  • IDs and passports
  • Insurance policies and agent contacts
  • Medication list and health insurance cards
  • Deed or lease
  • A list of key accounts and phone numbers

After a disaster

  • Photos and video of your home and belongings help insurance claims; take them now
  • Insurers, banks and agencies can often help with replacement documents
  • See ready.gov for disaster planning

General educational information, not legal or tax advice. Dime Keepers isn't paid by any storage, shredding, safe or cloud company.