Being
ready for a disaster is more than storing extra water and supplies. It is
equally important for you and your family to be financially ready for
disasters. April is Financial Literacy Month. Now is a good to time to
ensure you have adequate insurance, a plan to pay bills, and an alternate way
to access financial and personal records. Taking these preparedness steps will
help with disaster recovery.
The
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Operation HOPE created the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK). Use
the EFFAK to identify important documents, medical records, and household
contracts.
When
completing the kit, you will be guided to include pictures or a video of your
home and belongings, and to store them in a safe place. Storing critical documents is also one of the
ten ways to participate in America’s PrepareAthon! so be sure to register your actions on the campaign website.
The
2014 EFFAK is available in English, Spanish, and reader enabled English versions that can be
filled out online.
To
learn more about the EFFAK and other tools you can use to prepare your
finances, check out this blog post from Gwen Camp, Director of FEMA’s
Individual and Community Preparedness Division and a public service announcement from FEMA
Administrator Craig Fugate and Operation HOPE CEO and founder John Hope Bryant.
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