Are Your Important Documents Hurricane-Ready?
When we think about getting ready for hurricane season, most of us focus on water, shutters, and filling up the gas tank. But one thing people often forget? Ensure your essential documents are secure.
🗂️ What You Should Keep Safe
Have both paper and digital copies of these documents, just in case:
- ID: Birth certificates, Social Security cards, passports, driver’s licenses.
- Money stuff: Bank records, tax returns, property deeds, investment papers.
- Insurance: Home, flood, car, and health insurance policies.
- Health: Medical records, prescriptions, and health insurance cards.
- Legal papers: Wills, power of attorney, and any other legal agreements.
Put your papers in a waterproof, fire-resistant box. Additionally, save scanned copies on a flash drive or in a secure online folder.
📸 Take Photos of Your Stuff
Snap pictures or video of your home and valuables before the storm. It’ll help with insurance claims if you need to prove what you lost.
🧳 Pack a “Go Bag”
If you need to leave in a hurry, have a bag ready that includes:
- Copies of your documents
- Emergency cash
- List of emergency contacts
- Medications, snacks, and bottled water
Keep it somewhere easy to grab.
🏠 Helpful Resources in Deerfield Beach
If you’re in Deerfield Beach, check out the Florida Division of Emergency Management’s website. You’ll find evacuation routes, shelter info, and more.
✅ A Few Last Tips
- Double-check your insurance coverage now.
- Stay tuned to weather alerts.
- Discuss your emergency plan with your family so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.
Getting ahead of it now means less stress later. Stay safe and be prepared this hurricane season.
