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Oh gosh, the official recommendations from FEMA are massive. I counted 25+ checklists and it includes bullshit such as “protect documents and valuables” which i

by jiofih 7y ago

Oh gosh, the official recommendations from FEMA are massive. I counted 25+ checklists and it includes bullshit such as “protect documents and valuables” which is great advice for getting killed. Nothing more than expected that most people will ignore that. https://www.ready.gov/ https://www.ready.gov/

jefftk 7y ago
Where are you seeing the advice on protecting documents and valuables that you think is dangerous? I see: "Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container" which seems very reasonable?
- jiofih 7y ago
  Make a Plan -> Step 4 documents
  - jefftk 7y ago
    That links to: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133454 https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133454 It primarily talks about documents, but does have a bit at the end about valuables: "Think about where you store valuable belongings and ways to better protect these items. If you have valuable items stored in a basement, you may want to move them to a higher location and put them in waterproof containers to avoid water damage. Or you may want to keep small items in a flood/fireproof home safe. You may also want to secure items that are displayed on shelves or walls if your home may be subject to high winds or earthquakes." This also seems pretty sensible to me, and not likely to get you killed?
- ehnto 7y ago
  Not to mention, there's a spectrum of disaster. Wildfire and floods are often not all-destroying, so you will have a life to go back to, and it would certainly be handy if your important documents had been backed up or protected. You could probably do it in a way that meant you don't need to actually think about it or action it during the disaster.

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Oh gosh, the official recommendations from FEMA are massive. I counted 25+ checklists and it includes bullshit such as “protect documents and valuables” which i

by jiofih 7y ago

jefftk 7y ago
Where are you seeing the advice on protecting documents and valuables that you think is dangerous? I see: "Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container" which seems very reasonable?
- jiofih 7y ago
  Make a Plan -> Step 4 documents
  - jefftk 7y ago
    That links to: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133454 https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133454 It primarily talks about documents, but does have a bit at the end about valuables: "Think about where you store valuable belongings and ways to better protect these items. If you have valuable items stored in a basement, you may want to move them to a higher location and put them in waterproof containers to avoid water damage. Or you may want to keep small items in a flood/fireproof home safe. You may also want to secure items that are displayed on shelves or walls if your home may be subject to high winds or earthquakes." This also seems pretty sensible to me, and not likely to get you killed?
- ehnto 7y ago
  Not to mention, there's a spectrum of disaster. Wildfire and floods are often not all-destroying, so you will have a life to go back to, and it would certainly be handy if your important documents had been backed up or protected. You could probably do it in a way that meant you don't need to actually think about it or action it during the disaster.