How to Pack Documents for an Emergency

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During an emergency, it is easy to forget really important documents and papers in the chaos; these documents may be destroyed or lost if you do not pack them and take them with you. Knowing where to put your hand on these documents when you need them, is vital. They may be needed after the emergency to prove your identity. Read on to learn more.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Heavy duty plastic zipper bags of all sizes
Briefcase

How to Pack Documents for an Emergency

Step1

Gather all your important documents, such as birth certificates for the entire family, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, mortgage papers, car payment books, year books, photos, business licenses, and any other important document you need to save from disasters.

Step2

Place the pile of documents into organized categories and place each pile into separate zipper bags, being careful not to over-stuff each bag. Then place into a secondary zipper bag just to make sure that moisture does not seep into your documents.

Step3

When all your documents are safely double-bagged, place them into your briefcase, and put the briefcase somewhere handy to grab during an emergency. Make sure all the family knows where the documents are, in case you are incapacitated, and can't tell them.