As most of us get busy in our daily lives we don't stop to think about the "what if's" in life.  What if there is a fire, a flood, or any sort of natural disaster where we live?  Do you know everything that is in your home and what it is worth?  Your insurance agency will want you to know these things in order for them to replace them.  So, What if you can't remember?  Well, your agency will not replace them.  

Take a few minutes each day to do inventory of each room. Make sure you take pictures and write down the descriptions of each item.  That way if a "What if" happens in your neighborhood you are prepared and can have your items replaced. 

 Hidden water sources in your home - If a disaster catches you without a stored supply of clean water, you can use the water in your hot water tank, pipes and ice cubes.  As a last resort you can use the reservoir tank of your toilet (NOT THE BOWL WATER).  Do you know the location of your incoming water valve?  You'll need to shut it off to stop contaminated water from entering your home if you hear reports of broken water or sewage lines.  

To user the water in your pipes:  let air into the plumbing by turning on the faucet in your house at the highest level.  A small amount of water will trickle out.  Then obtain water from the lowest faucet in the house.  

To use the water in your hot water: tank be sure the electricity or gas is off and open the drain at the bottom of the tank.  Start the water flowing by turning off the water intake valve and turning on the hot water faucet.  DO NOT turn on the gas or electricity when the tank is empty!

Home Inventory: Take a few minutes each day to do inventory of each room. Make sure you take pictures and write down the descriptions of each item.  That way if a "What if" happens in your neighborhood you are prepared and can have your items replaced.