(NAPS)-If you want to protect your financial well-being during a natural disaster, experts say preparation is the key. Keeping these tips in mind can help you weather a storm and much more:
Put identification-related materials, such as insurance cards, Social Security cards, passports and birth certificates, in a safe place that you can get to in an emergency.
+ Have enough checks and deposit slips to last a month. Having the account number available may make it possible to make important payments over the phone.
+ Also, make sure you can get to bank and brokerage account numbers, credit card numbers, insurance policy numbers and your safety deposit box key.
+ You may want to keep an emergency evacuation bag, along with prescription medication, a flashlight, radio and other equipment. To learn more, visit www.amer icascommunitybankers.com.
