Important Things Index

We’ve prepared The Important Things Index to help you identify the things that you’ll miss if a personal or community disaster strikes. The index provides reminders to better prepare you for unforeseen calamities, for example, you’re traveling out-of-town, and you need to know your medications because you’ve accidently dropped your pills down the drain; you need the phone number of one of your kid’s afterschool activities; you’re visiting family and want to cook one of mom’s favorite recipes; or you need information on where you’ll meet your family if they have to evacuate your home.

It is one of the most complete lists of the things that matter that you’ll find anywhere and as you think about the list, it’s overwhelming.

We understand and we’ve developed tools to help you organize your important things—photos, documents, music and more. And we’ll provide you with secure space on the Internet cloud to store the materials that you’ve digitized and converted to electronic files. Need help? We’ll find the ways to help you digitize the things that matter to you. You can update your files whenever you need to, like when your doctor changes the dosage of your prescription. Whatever you store at Our Heritage Vault is always available to you from any Internet connected device. And, if you want to keep original documents as well as your digitized data in one place, we’ve developed the EvacuPacket, a handy grab n’ go package for your data and documents as well as extra keys, credit cards, and cash.

To get started, you’ll want to back up the data files on your personal computer and save them at OurHeritageVault.com. Select the photographs that you care about, digitally scan them, and create electronic files. Don’t try to scan all the photograph in your albums and on your walls. Be selective. Which ones might you miss most if a disaster strikes? Once you have some photos securely saved in Our Heritage Vault, begin to scan the papers that you may need after a disaster such as your financial and insurance records. Think about the documents that tell your family’s story. Your family tree, marriage certificates, and birth certificates. Your favorite sports teams, authors, and stories. Don’t forget your address book, holiday mailing list, and the like.

You can always add more photos to your vault and easily update information whenever the things that matter in your life change. Consider the importance of these things:
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Family Photographs

Ancestors
Grandparents
Parents
Children
Grandchildren
Pets

Life Event Photographs

Weddings
Baptisms
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Confirmations
Graduations
Reunions
Sweet Sixteen
Cotillion
Quinceañera

Friends & Memorabilia

Holiday Greeting Card List
Address Book
Children's and Grandchildren's Art Projects
Memorable Correspondence
Event Invitations
Ticket Stubs
Back Stage Passes
Score Cards
News Articles
Achievements
Recognitions

Our In Case of Emergency (ICE) Contact Information

Emergency Contacts
Clergy/Spiritual Advisor
Employer Contacts
School Contacts
Attorney/Legal Advisor
Accountant/Tax Advisor
Insurance Agent
Restoration & Cleaning Company
Financial Advisor
Life Insurance Agent
Stock Broker
Elder Home Care Provider
Child Home Care Provider
Children's Activities Contacts
Child Identification Fingerprints Scans
Safe Deposit Location and Key Holders
Neighborhood Emergency Evacuation Meeting Site and Phone Number
Out-of-Town Emergency Evacuation Meeting Site, Directions, and Phone Number(s)

Our Medical Profiles

Blood Type
Medicare/Health Care Insurance Policy Numbers
Preferred Hospital
Primary Physician
Specialist Physicians
Dentists
Specialty Dentists
Fitness Club
Medical Lab
MRI Lab
Immunization Records
Allergies to Medicines and Food
Pharmacy
Prescription Drugs and Doses
Medical History
Medical Devices: Pacemaker, Stent, Hip Replacement
Hereditary Medical Conditions
Optician/Ophthalmologist
Eye Glass/Contact Lens Prescription
Health-Care Directives
Power of Attorney—Medical
Organ Donor
Other

Our Family Records

Genealogy (Family tree)
Marriage (Wedding) certificates
Birth certificates
Adoption papers
Child custody agreements
Child Identification Fingerprints Scans
Immigration and Naturalization documents
Citizenship papers
College/University transcripts
College Dissertation/Thesis
Military Records and Service
Death certificates
Diplomas
Education certificates
Divorce Decree/Separation agreements
Names: Previous family surnames, maiden names
Family Members: Relationship, Date of Birth, and Place of Birth
Family Members burial plot locations and directions

Our Family Favorites

Stories
Recipes
Charitable Organizations
Sports
Professional Sports Teams
Non-professional Sports Teams
Music/Hymns
Books
Authors
Celebrities and Athletes
Prose
Poetry
Autographs
Bookplates and Dedications
Spiritual writings
Flowers
Colors
Movies
TV Shows
Quotations from Literature, Movies, and TV Shows

Our Family Agreements

Estate Plans and Trust Agreements
Will
Living Will
Medical Directive
Elder Care Agreements
Cemetery Deeds
Funeral Wishes and Instructions
Guardianship Directive
Power of Attorney—Financial Decisions
Power of Attorney—Health Care Decisions
Guardian of a Minor Documents
Child Care Agreements
Prenuptial Agreement
House Sitting Agreement & Insurance Documents
Self-Employment Records and Location
Partnership Agreements
Miscellaneous Business Agreements and Contracts
Patents and Copyrights
Non-documented obligations list
Funeral Wishes and Instructions

Our Financial and Banking Records

Social Security Earnings Annual Statement
Veterans Administration
Retirement Plan
Annual Pension Statements
401(k), 403(b) Account
Annuities
IRA, Roth IRA
SEP IRA, Keogh
Checking Account #
Savings Account #
Money Market Account #
Certificate of Deposit #
U.S. Savings Bond #
Promissory Notes—Due From?
Credit Union Membership
Cooperative Membership
Brokerage Accounts
Mutual Fund Accounts
Investment Clubs
Stock/Investment certificates & location
Mortgage Loans
Second Mortgage Loans
Home Equity Loans
Home Equity Lines of Credit
Automobile Loans
Automobile Leases
Student Loans
Promissory Notes—Due To?
Life Insurance Loans
Loans from 401(k) Accounts
Other Liabilities
Credit Card Accounts
Federal Tax Return-Filed This Year
Federal Tax Return-Filed Last Year
Federal Tax Return-Filed Two Years Ago
Federal Tax Return-Filed Three Years Ago
State & Local Tax Return-Filed This Year
State & Local Tax Return-Filed Last Year
State & Local Tax Return-Filed Two Years Ago
State & Local Tax Return-Filed Three Years Ago
Real Property Tax Assessment-This Year
Real Property Tax Assessment-Last Year
Real Property Tax Assessment-Two Years Ago
Medical/Health (ID Card)
Dental (ID Card)
Automobile
Homeowner’s/Renter’s
Life
Casualty
Property
Mortgage
Umbrella
Windstorm
Flood
Earthquake
Group Life
Disability
Long-Term Care
Travel Interruption/Cancellation
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Marine
Product Guarantees and Warranties
Extended Warranties (Automobiles, Computers, Appliances)

Our Employment Records

Current Employment Contract
Deferred Compensation, Stock Option, Profit Sharing Agreements
Employment Benefits (Life, Health, Disability Insurances, Education)
Credits Card(s)
Automobiles
Employment Pensions include Previous Positions
Employment Resume
Employment History and Salary History
Reference Letters from Previous Employers
Union Membership Documents

Our Home

Primary Residence Deed
Primary Mortgage
Annual Escrow Statements from your Lender
Purchase records and marketing materials
Condominium Documents
Co-op Documents
Leases
Home Warranties
Secondary Residence Deed
Secondary Residence Mortgage
Rental Agreement
Storage Space Rental Agreement
Security Deposit Agreement or Receipt
Time Share Agreements
Post Office Box (Combination/Key and Location)
Descriptions of Primary Residence (including photographs)
Descriptions of Secondary Residence (including photographs)

Our Family Pets

Name
Type of Animal
Breed
Date of Birth
Sex
Pet Veterinarian
Identifying Mark
Identification Chip Implant
AKC/CFA Registration
Immunization Records
Allergies
Special Diet & Favorite Foods
Licenses & Tags
Pet Care Agreements
Pet Insurance
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Pet Training
Awards & Certificates
Emergency Evacuation Accommodations that Accept Pets
Emergency Evacuation Supplies: Pet Food, Crate, Toys, Treats, Towels
Other Unique Things About Your Pet

Insurance Policies, Guarantees & Warranties

Medical/Health (ID Card)
Dental (ID Card)
Automobile
Homeowner’s/Renter’s
Life
Casualty
Property
Mortgage
Umbrella
Windstorm
Flood
Earthquake
Group Life
Disability
Long-Term Care
Travel Interruption/Cancellation

Our Personal Property Inventories

Appraisal Certificates
Primary Residence Personal Property Description (Exterior)
Primary Residence Personal Property Description (Interior)
Secondary Residence Personal Property Description (Exterior)
Secondary Residence Personal Property Description (Interior)
Other (Exterior)
Other (Interior)
Jewelry Descriptions
Collections: Stamps, Coins, and Other Collectibles
Silver Service, China, Crystal, etc.
Tools: Kitchen, Repair & Maintenance, Hardware
Safe Deposit Box Location
Safe Deposit Box Key Location
Safe Deposit Box Contents Inventory

Our Automobiles, Boats, and Recreational Vehicles

Vehicle State Registrations
Vehicle Identification Nos.
Vehicle Titles
Boat or RV (Storage Location?)
Auto Mechanic
Auto Service Records
Boat Service Provider
Boat Dock

HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE

Homeowners’ Association
Property Manager
Elder Care
Cable
Satellite
Telephone
Internet
Newspaper
Housekeeping/Maid Service
Lawn Service
Pool Service
Snow Removal
House Sitter
Heating & Air Conditioning
Electrician
Carpenter
Plumber
General Repairs

Our Household Assistance Providers

Homeowners’ Association
Property Manager
Elder Care
Child Care
Cable Television
Satellite Television
Telephone Service
Internet Service
Newspaper
Housekeeping/Maid Service
Lawn Service
Pool Service
Snow Removal
House Sitter
Pet Sitter
Heating & Air Conditioning
Electrician
Carpenter
Plumber
General Repairs
Shoe Repair
Restoration and Cleaning Service
Other Service Providers

Our Licenses, Registrations and Passwords

Social Security Numbers
Green cards
Driver’s Licenses
Firearm Licenses
Passport numbers
Voter registrations
Immigration and Naturalization documents
General Passwords and PIN numbers
Bank Passwords and PIN numbers
Home Safe Combination
Voice Mail—Home Phone Number Password
Voice Mail—Work Phone Number Password
Voice Mail—Cell Phone Number Password
Memberships—Professional, Social
Memberships—Golf, Proportionate Shares
Series Tickets—Theater, Sports
Frequent flyer accounts
Computer User Names
Email Addresses
Online Access