Emergency Planning

The Vital Records PortaVault is the perfect solution for emergency disaster planning. It is designed for situations that would require you to transport all your documents easily should you need to evacuate your home quickly due to a natural disaster.

The Vital Records PortaVault includes:

Communication Plan Cards so you and your family members will all know the communication and family disaster plan if you are separated during a natural disaster.
Emergency Planning Guide that outlines basic steps in natural disaster planning and also encourages you to obtain information from the American Red Cross.

Natural disasters are on the rise worldwide. In the United States alone last year there were numerous wildfires, severe storms, floods, tornadoes and active hurricanes across the nation. Since natural disasters can strike quickly and without warning, it goes without saying that natural disaster preparedness is important when dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster. Below are just some of the natural disasters to be aware of.

Hurricane Disaster Preparedness

After the devastation caused by Hurricanes, most recently Katrina, Rita and Wilma, it's hard to ignore this frightening natural disaster. But you don't have to live in a hurricane-prone area to become a disaster victim. Scientists can now predict hurricanes in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. People who live in costal communities in these areas should not only be prepared to evacuate but keep a hurricane natural disaster plan up-to-date.

Tornado Disaster Preparedness

Tornados are nature's most violent storms that can appear suddenly and without warning which is why you must be prepared to act quickly. Tornadoes are most common in the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and can occur in any state and at any time of year, making tornado disaster planning vitally important.

Flood Disaster Preparedness

Flooding is the nation's most common natural disaster and can develop slowly during an extended period of rain or can occur quickly such as flash floods, even without any visible signs of rain. If you are in a low-lying area, near rivers, streams, lakes, deltas and levee systems or downstream from a dam have a flood disaster plan. Flood waters are very destructive and will damage and destroy most things it touches - which means your vital records and important papers may never be recoverable.

Earthquake Disaster Preparedness

There are 45 states and territories throughout the United States that are at moderate to high risk from earthquakes. Since it is not possible to predict when an earthquake will occur, or the extent of the damage that it will cause, it is essential that you have the appropriate earthquake emergency disaster plan.

Also see how the Vital Records PortaVault can help you organize important documents and create a safe storage and filing system for papers.