Documents are very important to your well-being and can be damaged or destroyed as a result of a fire or other disaster. The following documents should be located if at all possible.

• Birth Certificate
• Credit Cards
• Driver's Licenses
• Title to Deeds
• Bank Book
• Stocks and Bonds
• Insurance Policies
• Wills
• Military Discharge Papers
• Medical Records
• Passports
• Death Certificate

• Payment Books
• Social Security Cards
• Warranties
• Marriage Papers
• Income Tax Records
• Divorce Decree
• Auto Registration
• Citizenship Papers
• Title Cards
• Animal Registration Papers
• Prepaid Burial Contract

A good investment is a fire-proof safe that is UL rated for a minimum of 1 hour @ 1700°F. This is usually enough time for firefighters to extinguish a blaze. You will then be able to recover your perserved documents when it is deemed safe.