Over the weekend, I spoke with WTOP in Washington about what you need to bring with you in case you need to leave your house in a hurry because of wildfires or other natural disasters. Legal certificates, wills, insurance policies, extra cash, and bank account information are among the vital documents. Keeping all of those items in an easily-transportable file or box can make for a less hectic escape.
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