National Preparedness Month is observed each September and encourages people to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools, and communities.
This year’s overall theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.”So, do you have a plan? Is it up-to-date? If not, a great place to begin is at Ready.gov. You will find everything you need to:
Stay informed about emergencies and sign up for alerts,
Make a family emergency plan,
Build an emergency supply kit,
Learn how to strengthen your financial preparedness for disasters and emergencies, and
Get involved in your community by taking action to prepare for emergencies.
My top 3 paperwork preparedness solutions
Gather and store critical personal, household, and medical information for easy access during a disaster. I like the Life in Case document organizing solution for grab-and-go convenience.
Make digital copies of important documents and save them on the cloud or a secure cell phone app in case disaster strikes.
Protect against water damage by placing important documents in plastic storage bags.