IMPORTANT PAPERS

Assemble your important papers and place in a fireproof, waterproof container. Put a copy of your property deed in a zip lock bag in your 72 hour kit to be used to prove to officials you belong in your neighborhood (should a disaster happen). Other documents may be copied onto on a flash drive for a computer. (Protect from thieves who may steal your identity—you may wish to omit some of the items below, storing this information in a safe deposit box only.) Include:
* Insurance papers (homeowner, car, medical, life)
* Social security numbers
* Birth, marriage, and other important certificates
* Deeds, titles
* Current family picture – in case someone is missing (You may wish to keep this photo in kit.)
* Medical information on each person (immunization records, blood types, medical conditions)
* Your advanced directive (medical) in case you become incapacitated
* Family history records (disc or flash drive)
* Wills, trusts
* Bank account numbers, savings bonds
* Credit cards (you may wish to include only the telephone numbers to contact in case these are lost)