What Goes in a Home Emergency Binder

The full list (14 items)

1. Emergency contactsFamily, neighbors, your doctor and your landlord or building manager.
2. Copies of IDsDriver's licenses and passports for everyone.
3. Insurance policy detailsRenters or home, health and auto: policy numbers and phone numbers.
4. Medical informationAllergies, medications and doctors' contacts.
5. Bank and card contactsPhone numbers to freeze or replace cards.
6. Lease or mortgage copyProof of where you live.
7. A list of accountsUtilities, subscriptions and online accounts, without passwords.
8. Photos of your belongingsA home inventory in case of a claim.
9. Pet recordsVaccines and vet contact.
10. A house mapWhere the shutoffs are: water, gas and electric.
11. Utility and repair contactsPlumber, electrician and building maintenance.
12. An evacuation planMeeting place and routes out of your home.
13. A small amount of cashIn small bills.
14. A list of what to do nextWho to call first and which documents to take.

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