Emergency copies of documents: You need to back up these papers.. As of: February 16, 2024, 6:35 a.m By: Philipp Bräuner CommentsPressSplit In acute crises, it is important to be prepared for all eventualities.

This includes emergency copies of the most important documents. Once lost or destroyed, some documents are extremely difficult to retrieve and some are even irreplaceable. The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance recommends storing backup copies either digitally or with trustworthy people such as family and friends.