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Documents to copy and store before hurricane season. Keep copies in your kit, one set with a trusted out-of-area contact, and digital scans in the cloud.
| Item | Notes | Priority | ☐ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver's license / state ID (copies) | All adults in household | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Passport (copy) | Adults + children without IDs | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Birth certificates (copies) | All household members | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Social Security cards (copies) | All household members (not originals) | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Health insurance cards | All household members | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Homeowner's or renter's insurance | Policy number + claims contact | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Flood insurance policy | Policy number + claims contact | CRITICAL if applicable | ☐ |
| Auto insurance | Policy number + claims contact | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Bank account information | Institution name + account numbers | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Mortgage or lease agreement | Copy or key details | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Recent tax return or W-2 | 1 copy | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
| Medication list (all household members) | Name, dose, physician, indication | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Allergy list | All household members | CRITICAL | ☐ |
| Medical history summary | Current diagnoses + treating physicians | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Emergency prescription copies | Especially controlled substances | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Pediatric immunization records | If applicable | IMPORTANT | ☐ |
| Property deed / vehicle titles | Copies | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
| Home inventory | Room-by-room list or video, stored in cloud | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
| Advance directive or living will | Copy accessible (not locked) | RECOMMENDED | ☐ |
Reviewed September 2, 2026 against Ready.gov, the National Hurricane Center, FEMA, and state or local emergency management guidance. Use this checklist as a supplemental starting point, not a substitute for local instructions or the full guide.
Reviewed September 2, 2026 · Hurricane Coast