Take originals or copies of Social Security cards, passports, birth certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees and estate planning documents. Note: “Some organizations will only accept the originals,” says Stacy Miller, CEO of BayView Financial Planning in Tampa, Florida.

Shoot a video of your home, with your running commentary. “Video every room, every closet, your drawers,” says Holly Donaldson, a financial planner in St. Petersburg, Florida. Download it onto a USB drive and save a copy online.

Having cash can get you through a few days of tapped-out ATMs or power outages. How much? “There’s a balance between how much do you fear being a potential target and how much do you feel you need,” says Donaldson.

The paperwork you receive when your homeowners or renters policy renews has information you’ll need: how much you’re covered for, your policy number, whom to contact for a claim and how much you can spend on lodging.

Recent bank, brokerage, credit card and retirement statements will make it easier to track down your assets and get replacement cards if needed. Utility bills will have account and contact information.

Bring printed contact information for local services, friends and relatives, and any other important contacts. “If you lose power,” Miller says, “you can’t charge your phone and see that information.”