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Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Janice Boudreaux Marcantel — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 20:38:01 -0000

Would you mind sharing the exact model of the fireproof file box you purchased.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Evon Ruffner — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:53:43 -0000

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Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Carrie Scoffield Peterson — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:26:07 -0000

You can attach or screw your safe to the inside of your closet. There are also some that go into dresser/desk drawers that bolt in.. hard for them to steal the whole desk...

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

cclarkacres — Fri, 13 Sep 2013 12:08:45 -0000

You can also use a gun safe [or any safe] built into the wall of a garage/walk out basement -anywhere that you can build a small shed for say garden tools...the back wall of the shed becomes access to the safe and no one knows it's there. This gives you two ways to acess it. Small personal safes can be hidden between wall studs,buried outside, bolted down under the floor boards anywhere you can access it.
As far as document storage I back up on disk and flash drive and store in safe. This way I can add to it as needed. Don't rely on just paperwork!

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Isabel — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:45:13 -0000

That's probably not a good idea; your inbox is not safe. What my husband and I do is use TruCrypt to encrypt our documents that we store on DropBox (or your cloud storage of choice) so we can access our files securely from anywhere. Just make sure that your TruCrypt password is long and out of the ordinary from your normal cypher and use a picture keyfile as well for extra security.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Maddie — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:49:44 -0000

If something REALLY bad happens, say as a war or a financial crisis across the country, storing something in a bank is perhaps not the best idea, especially if you are trying to get out of that place quick. Banks are going to be a big targets for looters.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Kathy — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:12:30 -0000

We had a house fire two years ago and all that was left of our fire safes (2) was the insulation. I had kept the smaller one in the chest freezer and the food in there did survive so in theory the fire safe would have survived. I am not sure that a total house fire would not destroy your fire safe.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

kay — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:28:47 -0000

Don't forget a Bible. When all else fails, God never does.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Azelia Ross-Neustaeter — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 13:52:43 -0000

Anybody emailed themselves their info so they can access it easily?

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Tmmaynard — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:36:38 -0000

It's also a good idea to "hide" your safe next to an outside wall of your home. Most homes fall "in" on themselves if there is a fire which would leave finding your safe easier. :)

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Jodi and Julie — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:14:51 -0000

Sounds like a decent option to me!

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Tonsofdeals — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:06:25 -0000

Would keeping the originals in a safe deposit box at my bank be a good idea? Their vaults are fireproof and I'm quite sure would withstand a hurricane/tornado..or am I wrong?

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Donna — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:51:28 -0000

Just had another thought...you can pick this safe up...so can an intruder. Might be a good idea to not have it in plain sight.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Scampsmama — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:26:11 -0000

So much good advice here. Just another thought. If you are planning on making copies of documents someplace other than your home (work, etc) be aware that when the copiers are turned back in (after leasing which most places do) that everything that has been copied can still be accessed. So unless the company (who leased the machine) chooses to have the hard drive destroyed, your docs are still "out there" waiting for someone without morals. (Our copier guy told us this)
And then a question. This has to do with credit/debit cards. You have the 3 digit number on the back which you have to give when ordering on-line. You don't want to have copies of the front and back in the same place...so what have others done? You need these numbers, but I want my info safe. Any ideas out there?

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Lemonshrew — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:20 -0000

If you do a lot of online shopping like I do, check out Amazon's Order History Report. I downloaded an excel document showing every purchase I made from Amazon in the last seven years. The document shows the date and the amount of the purchase, along with other information. This has really helped streamline the process of documenting my belongings. Other sites my offer this service as well, but if not, you could always use the email receipt.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Enchantedmoments95 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:17:58 -0000

I found a great binder that was spirl bound. At Walmart.
I had large pockets like sheetprotectors and also small closeable pockets for smaller items like the cards to keep them in place

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Nicole Mier — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:27:19 -0000

Ok if I'm putting my originals in a binder do I tape them on a blank sheet of paper then put it inside a sheet protector? Like the social security cards would they just slip out? Thank you.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Angel W — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:38:31 -0000

I don't know if it's been posted before...(I didn't make it through all of the comments) but make sure to swap out your copies of utility bills. I can see some agency not accepting them as proof of residency if they are too old. My in laws swap out their kits every LDS general conference. I thought that was a great idea:) Thank you so much for all of the help getting prepared for that which is ahead.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Enchantedmoments95 — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:54:17 -0000

loving this site
Can't wait to get started

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Bookkat — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:24:23 -0000

I agree that everyone needs important docs where they can grab them quickly. I would not rely solely on an internet site, flash drive, or computer for storage of important docs. In case of an emergency such as an EMP, all electrical equipment would be rendered useless.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

12sellingannuities12 — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:16:16 -0000

What a site lots of great info and then even more in comments thanks to all.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Kears — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:13:40 -0000

Just be cautious in placing this on your key chain as someone may steal your purse, hijack your car, mug you, or somehow obtain your keys. You would be in a lot of trouble if they now have your personal info, especially your ssn. Make sure you protect those documents with passwords!! Even that might not be enough though.

It is a GREAT idea to have these stored outside the home though in case you are not able to return.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Sarah — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:52:26 -0000

I've heard that copies can't always be used as proof of identity. What we're trying to do is to get 2 copies each of our birth certificates. That way we can have one set of originals, and my husband's parents have the other set in their safe across the country. We're also going to give them copies of other important docs. We also have an external hard drive where our computer does back-ups to daily. It's something that is easy to grab in an emergency and take with you and your computer usually has a ton of things on there you don't want to lose - like digital family pictures.

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

Geni — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 03:23:37 -0000

You can also scan your documents into your computer and then store on a flash drive. That way you can always keep it with you on your key chain, etc. That would be a good thing if you were away from home and couldn't get there to get your emergency notebook. . .

Re: How to Create an Emergency Binder

StructuredSettlementFunding — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:55:08 -0000

Great article I agree every family should have a emergency binder.