Guides / Ready for anything
Build a household emergency binder
The information your family would need, in one place.
If you were suddenly ill, injured or had to evacuate, could someone you trust find what they need? An emergency binder answers that.
What goes in it
- Copies of IDs, insurance cards and key documents
- A list of accounts and companies (not full numbers or passwords)
- Contacts: family, doctors, employer, attorney, insurance agent
- Where originals are kept, and who has keys or access
- Bills that would need paying, and how
A helpful resource
FEMA and the CFPB publish a free Emergency Financial First Aid Kit with checklists and forms. Search for it at ready.gov.
General educational information, not legal or tax advice. Dime Keepers isn't paid by any storage, shredding, safe or cloud company.