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Most of us never think about those important household papers that we all have until we need to do something with them. Where are they?
They need to be in a very safe place, whether in your home in a safe (fire and water proof) or in a lock box at your bank. Also, make several copies of this data and disperse them to various locations outside of your immediate environment. A set of these copies must be kept safe in ziplock bags to be moved with your emergency bag.
Vital documents to include in your Emergency Preparedness for a natural disaster:
- address/mailing list
- auto insurance ID card for every vehicle
- auto insurance policy
- birth certificates for each member
- car registration
- car title
- checking account numbers
- deeds
- driver's licenses for every member
- family history/special photos
- investment records documentation
- life insurance policy
- marriage license
- medical insurance ID or policy
- medical history
- military records
- PIN records for all credit cards and personal accounts
- savings account numbers
- social security card
- trust records
- tax returns (5 yrs + backup info)
- will
When storing tax information, place all records used in a large manila envelope. Include everything you used in calculating your deductions. A copy of your tax forms also needs to be included. Date the outside and file at back of an archive box for storing files. The oldest year will be in front. Save tax records for 7 years and the end of the next 8th year, grade the front envelope and shred it.
NOTE: certain types of businesses and professions are required by law to maintain records indefinitely. Check to see if you fit in this category.
©2006 Jan Allison
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