If you / when you have to leave your house unexpectedly for various reasons like fire, hurricanes, natural disasters, etc. there are several documents and things you should have on hand.
It is very important to keep an updated inventory of your house / dwelling. This way if anything happens you have records for insurance
What you should have in a bag prepared:
If you have kids
If you have pets:
Here are somethings you should have on hand and an electronic either on your computer, a hard drive and / or in the cloud. This goes for yourself and everyone in your household. I suggest keeping these items in a fire and waterproof bag like this.
- Drivers license
- Social security card
- Birth certificate
- Marriage license
- Deed to house
- Title to your car
- Medical insurance information
- List of medications
- Medical records
- Passport
- Will
- List of personal contact information
- List of in case of emergency contacts
- Kids records
- Pet records
- Bank and investment records
- All insurance records
What you should have in a bag prepared:
- Cash
- Credit cards / checks
- Cellphone
- Computer
- Food / protein bars
- Water
- Clothes
- Sunscreen
- Glasses / contacts
- Medication
- Portable chargers for electronics
- Flashlight
- Chemical light sticks / glow sticks
- Matches / lighter
- Pocket knife
- First-aid kit
- Blankets
- Masks
- Gloves
- Hand sanitizer
- Whistle
- Batteries
- Wet Wipes
- Tissue &/or paper towels
- Battery powered or hand crank radio
If you have kids
- Diapers
- Formula
- Clothes
- Medication
- Shot records and any necessary medical information
- Age appropriate toys, games, puzzles, books, etc.
If you have pets:
- Food
- Collapsable water bowl
- Medication
- Medical records
- Leash, collar and tags
- Portable carrier if necessary
Any suggestions to add?
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