How to Prepare Your Disaster Recovery Plan

Let’s talk about how to be proactively prepared to recover important documents if a disaster strikes. 

When disaster strikes, it can sometimes be hard to think of all the things we need to accomplish and how to go about it. Even the calmest person can become overwhelmed with everything which needs to be done in the time of an emergency. The best way to manage these important tasks is to have a plan in place before you ever need it. These three easy steps will guide you in getting a disaster recovery plan ready.

Key Document Storage

Start by gathering and organizing all important documents such as homeowner records and government-issued passports, social security cards, and birth certificates. You should have all your essential documents in a central location, whether just a filing system or something more secure such as a safe, lockbox, or firebox. Be sure to keep copies of your documents using a secure cloud-based solution so you can access electronic documents remotely, in a pinch.

List Of Important Contacts

There are many important people who need to be contacted after a disaster occurs. From doctors to lawyers to financial advisors, each of these individuals has an important role in getting their clients back on the road to recovery depending on the extent of damages incurred. Maintaining a list of everyone who needs to be contacted including their phone numbers, email addresses, and websites is a beneficial thing to keep updated and easily accessible. 

List Of All Financial Accounts

Most people do not keep all of their finances in one institution. Having a list of all your accounts such as retirement investment accounts, checking accounts, and insurance policies will make what could be a frantic time much easier. 

Disasters happen, but having a plan set in place will help you remember the important things which need to be done and alleviate some of the stress.