Include a home inventory with your disaster kit

Oklahoman's are no strangers to disaster. Many prepare a disaster kit for their families that includes food, water, batteries, and medical supplies. But it is also a great idea to include an inventory of your home in your kit. This can prove important when it comes time to file your insurance claim. Even small items such as dishes, pots and pans, and furniture can be claimed on insurance, but you need some type of way to remember it all and a way to prove that you had it. An easy way to conduct a home inventory is to shoot a video of the contents of your home, then upload that to "the … Continue reading...

Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit

First, make sure important papers are in order If a tornado destroys your home, you could spend weeks or even months just trying to re-create the essential documents you'll need to get back on track. That's why it's critical to have backups of important papers, including the deed to your house, proof of insurance, medical records, passports, social security cards, and a list of personal contacts. Keep one copy at home in a portable case and another offsite in a safe place. And while you're at it, use the opportunity to check whether your insurance is up to date. "People often don't know what … Continue reading...