Be Prepared

You Ready?

Some of our Texas neighbors in Central Texas and up in the Magnolia and Waller area had less five minutes to evacuate.  It’s traumatic enough to lose everything you own, but I would think the starting over compounds the stress.  Where to start would be the biggest challenge in my mind.   

Like the Boy Scouts say, be prepared.  Some of the simplest things you can do could help in the toughest of times.  Make a master list of your critical information. 

1.    Create a list of all bank accounts and credit card accounts with account numbers, web site information, and 1-800 phone numbers for customer service.

2.    Make a list of your emergency contacts, doctors, and any medications you take.

3.    List or make electronic copies of all of your insurance documents including the insurance company name, policy numbers, and agent name along with 1-800 phone numbers. 

4.    Take pictures and or receipts of everything you own of value. 

Personally, I have my docs in a fire rated box along with electronic copies on a jump drive I carry with me.  Additionally, you can store electronic information on Amazon free if you have an account with them.  Having your information in “the cloud,” makes access from anywhere in the world a snap.  If you can put your hands on everything, I mentioned above in a moment’s notice, congrats.  If not, maybe you have a little homework to do.