Protecting Financial and Tax Records Ahead of Hurricanes and Other Emergencies

A repost of a recent article in light of Hurricane Isaac.

Protecting My Financial Records in an Evacuation

Whether it is a Hurricane like Isaac, wildfire, an earthquake, a kitchen fire, or a burst water pipe, emergencies can hit anytime. While safe evacuation with my family will be my primary concern during such a time of emergency, here are some financial documents I keep in my evacuation kit, which I made using guidelines from www.ready.gov , the U.S. government site for emergency preparedness. Read more on what to take with you (and how) in the Yahoo Finance article Protecting My Financial Records in an Evacuation

Another useful article:

How I Am Preparing to Protect Financial and Tax Records Ahead of Hurricane Irene


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