Tips For Securing Your Documents

Original documents are best stored in a safety deposit box when not in use.

Have an out of town / province family ‘check in’ number in case you get separated.

Family & Medical

  • Include a list of email addresses in addition to telephone contacts;
  • Recent family pictures;
  • Family member’s emergency contact information;
  • Local emergency / assistance contact information;
  • Essential records: birth, marriage, death certificates;
  • Health cards and / or proof of insurance;
  • Immunization records – list of known medical conditions;
  • Family doctor / pharmacy contact information;
  • List of medications / personal needs (eye glasses, prescription medication);
  • Legal guardian contact information;
  • Pet information (vaccination records, vet contact information).

Legal / Financial

  • Cash (small bills as well as coins);
  • Passport, social insurance cards;
  • Wills, power of attorney, insurance policies, contracts, deeds, investment records;
  • Bank account numbers and cheque books;
  • Credit card account numbers;
  • List of financial and investment relations contact numbers;
  • Drivers / operators licences, vehicle registrations;
  • Proof of occupation / income (e.g. pay stub);
  • List of debt obligations (account numbers and due dates).

Other Household & Miscellaneous

  • Up-to-date inventory of home contents and valuables;
  • Spare keys (home, vehicle, safety deposit box, etc);
  • Long distance phone card;
  • Local evacuation routes and evacuation centre contact information.