Advance Planning Pays Off

Ever wonder if you are really prepared for a What If Situation?

Most people have all the information necessary to recover from an emergency situation stored away somewhere, usually scattered around the home.  With proper advance planning you can have it at your finger tips.  But the key play is to have it readily available and sharing that information with the person or persons you have designated to assist you in a time of need. The most important part is to have your information readily available in documentation form and distributed to those individuals that you have identified to assist you when you are not readily available. A well developed and coordinated plan reduces stress.

WHAT IF your home is destroyed by natural disaster or fire? Can you easily reconstruct all you insurance and financial information?  Identifying these items and distributing the information to persons of your choice or storing then in a safe place outside of the home may be your most valuable recovery method.

WHAT IF you are not able to make it home from work or vacation on time due to a natural occurrence such as weather?  Have you developed plans for someone to keep things running smoothly at home until you can return? Each section of the country has its own severe weather conditions that may leave you stranded and unable to complete your normal routine. Child care, pet care and home emergency recovery planning is vital to keep your routine running smoothly if you are away whether you are on vacation or stranded. 

WHAT IF you are involved in an auto accident and require medical treatment?  Do you have your medical background and emergency contacts with you in the car for emergency workers to find and use?  The proper information stored in the glove compartment of your car will enable emergency care takers to identity your current health condition and provide a list of emergency contacts.

WHAT IF you become incapacitated due to accident or health reasons?  Do you have your advanced directives (e.g. Living Will), short and long term care plans defined and distributed to your doctor and your designated care givers?  Having your plans in writing and the proper format will assist others to carry out your wishes in the event you are unable to make the decisions yourself.

WHAT IF you are involved in a natural disaster, accident or military action and do not return home?  Do you have the information properly documented that will provide your family and friends a roadmap of your recovery plans? A list of emergency contacts, home services, medical information, child and pet care instructions, and other important information about running your daily life will help others take over for you until you can return.

By organizing the important information in your life, you will be able to find it when you need it. In sharing pertinent information, others can help you if you need it. Advanced planning and distribution of those plans to cover all situations will identify the individuals that you want to keep your home running smoothly in a any situation  and provides you with the peace of mind knowing that everything has been addressed in accordance to your direction.

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