Are you prepared for an emergency or a disaster? As I was being prepped for an emergency surgery, my husband and I quickly learned, we were not! In this day and age, disaster recovery and business continuity don't only apply to the workplace. Here are some tips to consider:
- Keep documentation in a secured location (such as a lock-box). Include:
- A list of bank accounts,
- A list of investment organizations (personal investments, 401k, etc.)
- Passwords to computers and important accounts
- A current copy of trusts, wills, living wills, etc.
- At least twice a year, ensure the information above is current.
- Make sure you have an emergency contact who can access your secure location (and make sure they know!)
- Kids schedules and contacts (sitters, teachers, coaches, team managers, etc.). While not critical, I would have gotten a lot more rest if my husband was able to figure soccer out on his own!
Just a few "lessons learned". Enjoy!
