Get Organized

Store your important documents such as personal and financial records in a password-protected area in the Cloud or a secure flash or jump drive that you can keep readily available. This flash drive can be kept on a key ring so it can be accessed from any computer, anytime, anywhere. Remember important documents, such as:

• Personal and property insurance
• Identification: Driver's license/passport (for family members, as well)
• Banking information

Don't forget your pets!

• Store your pet's veterinary medical records documents online.
• Consider an information digital implant.
• Keep a current photo of your pet in your online kit to aid in identification if you are separated.

Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance. Create an Emergency Information Document or Family Communications Plan to record how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.

• Make sure to share this document with family members, friends and co-workers who will also need to access it in an emergency or crisis.
• When handling personal and sensitive information always keep your data private and share it only with those who will need access in case of emergency.

Sign up for Direct Deposit and electronic banking through your financial institution so you can access your payroll funds and make electronic payments regardless of location. Federal benefit recipients can sign up by calling (800) 333-1795 or at www.GoDirect.org.