Information is great. But taking small steps now can lead to big changes.
Today
If you are in the midst of a disaster, remember to grab your go bag and lock box of essential and financial documents.
Remove valuable items that cannot be secured in your home and store them outside of the disaster area.
Next Week
If your home is livable but requires repairs, contact your insurance agents. Take photos before the work is started and save all receipts related to the repair for your claim.
Watch out for home repair scams following a disaster.
During the Next Few Weeks
Work with your insurance company to file a claim and come to a settlement agreement.
Get your credit reports to make sure there are no fraudulent accounts or activity following the disaster, when many people may have had access to your personal information.
