How to Prepare for an Emergency

4/12/2022 (Permalink)

Collect & Protect Essential Records Before An Emergency

Family Preparedness

When we advise people to collect and protect important paperwork, we are referring to any important documents and personal data that might serve as proof of your insurance or identity or instruct others on how to help you in an emergency.  This important paperwork includes an Emergency Action Plan, and medical, vital, and immunization records.

The Basics

Copies of medical documents and advance directives should include: Health insurance cards, vaccination records, living wills and power of attorney forms, birth & death certificates, and adoption records

Personal Id's to include: Passports, driver's licenses, social security cards, green cards

A current care plan for a child with special needs.

User manuals, models, serial numbers, and contact information for the manufacturer of medical devices, like glucose meters and nebulizers.

Quick Tips

Keep an up-to-date list of all your prescription medications with dosage amounts, your eye prescription, your medical supply needs, and any known allergies.

Save electronic copies of important papers in a password-protected format to a flash drive or an external hard drive or a cloud-based service. You should store these items in a fireproof container or with a trusted friend or relative, or even a safety deposit box at a bank.

Pet owners make copies of their pet’s vet records like rabies certificates, prescriptions, and a recent photo of their pet(s).

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