It’s like that chore you know you have to do, but you just don’t want to do it. But having said that, I realize it is very important, and I just need to make the time to finish it!

Collect copies of all of most critical documents and place them in a waterproof envelope like the one in the picture. Then you can add them to your bug-out bag. While you’re at it, it’d be smart to make a third set for your safe or safety deposit box.

Another idea is to scan your papers into your computer, and save them on a flash drive Then you can store the flash drive in a water proof container or envelope. Of course, that assumes that you’ll have a working computer to use  if anything happens. You can always save your documents on paper and on flash drive for back up. It’s always best to have a back up to your back up.

What should you copy?

• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificate
• Passports
• Drivers Licenses
• Insurance paperwork – home, car, umbrella, business, and life policies
• Medical/Health insurance
• Medical prescriptions with prescription number, issuing doctor and pharmacy listed
• Doctor’s contact information
• Credit card statements with account numbers
• Bank Statements with account numbers
• Social Security Cards
• The deed to your home
• Your mortgage information
• Car titles
• Wills
• Immunization records
• Baptism records
• A home inventory
• Any appraisals you have for personal items
• Investments – stock certificates, bonds, CD’s etc.
• Include some extra cash as well if you can
• Important contact phone numbers

Also, throw in an extra set of keys to your house and cars, and bug-out location (if you have one), safe and safety deposit box.

I think I’m going to just set aside a few hours and get this checked off my list. How about you?