You should have these documents to hand in case of an emergency
Created: 03/09/2022 11:23 am
By: Janine Napirca
In addition to identity papers, a few other important documents should be in your document folder for emergencies.
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If things get serious, be sure to have these documents to hand in an emergency document folder.
There are situations in which you have to leave your home quickly or in a hurry.
For example, in the event of
flooding
,
defusing a World War II bomb or even a
fire
that has broken out
- all reasons that prompt you to leave the apartment promptly.
So that you can save not only family and pets but also important documents from destruction, it is advisable to keep them in one place and ready to hand.
Read here which documents you should always have at hand according to the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance.
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These documents belong in the original or as a certified copy in the document folder for emergencies
passbooks
account contracts
shares
securities
insurance policies
Annuity, pension and income certificates
income tax assessments
Proof of qualification: Certificates (school certificates, university certificates, proof of additional qualifications)
Contracts and amendment contracts, rental contracts, leasing contracts, etc.
testament
living will
power of attorney
Source: Website of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
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You can also keep documents that are important to you and difficult to replace in the emergency document folder
Some documents that you absolutely want to keep are
difficult or impossible to replace
.
Because the
retention
periods are limited.
While diplomas have to be stored for a longer period of time, the situation is a little different for job references or other proof of qualification.
It is also advisable to save job references and the like
digitally
, since one often applies online these days anyway.
You can also deposit copies of your important documents with relatives, friends or even with a lawyer, notary or in a bank safe deposit box.
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You need the originals of these documents
Family certificates such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates or the family register.
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There are documents where a simple copy in the document folder is sufficient in case of an emergency
identity card
passport
driver's license and vehicle documents
vaccination card
land register excerpts
all notices of change for services received
Payment receipts for insurance premiums, in particular pension insurance
Proof of registration from the employment offices, notices from the employment agency
Invoices supporting outstanding payment claims
Membership or contribution books of associations, clubs or other organizations
Source: Website of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
After you have collected all important documents in an emergency document kit, you should make sure that the location of your choice can be reached quickly in the event of an emergency and that all
family members are
aware
of the existence and location of the document
kit
.
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