Financial preparedness: Are you prepared for future disasters?

9/25/2020 (Permalink)

Financial preparedness is vital in every aspect of life. Vacations. Emergencies. Disasters. And the list goes on. No matter your tax bracket, a safety net is always encouraged and wise to have. 

September is National Preparedness Month. And what better time to implement an emergency savings account if you haven’t already done so?! Now is an opportune time to prepare your finances in the event of a disaster. By taking this crucial step now, you are one step closer to securing you and your family. And you can feel confident you can weather any storm. 

When a disaster strikes, that creates a stressful situation, and not having adequate financial backing can add even more of a burden. But, it doesn’t have to if you prepare now. It’s key that you protect yourself and your family financially. 

5 Tips to Be Financially Prepared for a Disaster:

1. Have emergency cash-on-hand 
2. Keep a robust emergency fund, and continue to contribute to it on a monthly basis 
3. Open a safe deposit box
4. Have proper insurance coverage
5. Keep detailed, accurate records

You can safeguard your future by taking those requisite steps now. Ready.gov provides some additional tips to help you prepare, such as downloading FEMA’s emergency financial first aid kit, storing the kit and important documents in a safe place, and understanding your insurance options. These simple steps can help create peace of mind, which is priceless. 

We hope you and your family do not have to face a disaster. In the event that you do, you can confidently rely on SERVPRO® of Cape Girardeau & Scott Counties. If a disaster hits your home or business, you can have confidence knowing our heroes can make the damage “Like it never even happened.” We’ll get you back to life, back to business -- faster. 

We know emergencies happen at all hours of the day. That’s why we are available to you 24/7/365. Just call 573-339-1948.