Comments on: How to Create an Emergency Binder

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:51:00 +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.

By: Scampsmama

Scampsmama — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:26:00 +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?

By: Lemonshrew

Lemonshrew — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:47:00 +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.

By: Enchantedmoments95

Enchantedmoments95 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:17:00 +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

By: Nicole Mier

Nicole Mier — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:27:00 +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.

By: Angel W

Angel W — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +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.

By: Enchantedmoments95

Enchantedmoments95 — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:54:00 +0000

loving this site
Can’t wait to get started

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By: Bookkat

Bookkat — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:24:00 +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.