Ensure your important documents are organized and secure. Make backup copies just in case your original documents are lost or damaged. 

• There are several apps for mobile devices that let you use your phone’s camera as a scanning device. This lets you capture electronic versions of important documents such as insurance policies, identification documents and medical records. Don’t forget to include your pet’s information.
• Back-up your computer to protect photos and other important electronic documents.
• Scan old photos to protect them from loss.
• Keep your contacts updated and synced across all of your channels, including phone, email, and social media. This will make it easy to reach out to the right people quickly to get information and give updates. Consider creating a group listserv of your top contacts.
• Create a group chat via a texting app or a thread for family/friends/coworkers to communicate quickly during a disaster.