07/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/16/2024 08:34
Emergency back-up generator
Power outages can leave your home without power for several days or even weeks. A back-up power source, such as a generator, that is capable of providing power to parts or the entire home can keep your home operating properly. It is important to have a service contract for your generator and to test it regularly.
Prepare your home for responders
If your property is gated, you need to have a way for police and fire departments to access your home in an emergency, such as a Knox box. Ensure your property is clearly marked with street numbers so emergency services and responders can easily identify your location.
Valuables
Plan ahead
In the event of an evacuation
If you are unable to evacuate
Understand your coverage
Personal Documents
Personal documents are some of your most valuable and difficult items to replace. Protect the following documents in a bank safe deposit box, other off-site storage or in waterproof containers. You may also scan these items to keep an electronic copy on a flash drive for easy access.
Personal items
Birth certificates, marriage licenses, immunization records, pet vaccinations, photos that would be difficult to replace.
Insurance
Copies of all policies, including homes, vehicles, boats, health, life, along with appraisals, home inventory (photos or video of your home's contents) and pertinent contact numbers.
Legal papers
Deeds, titles for vehicles and boats, living wills, passports, military records, powers of attorney, child custody or divorce records.
Financial documents
Stock and bond certificates, account numbers with contact information, first two pages of your latest income taxes, backup of financial management software.
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