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Ease Rating: Easy
Impact Rating (0-5):
Impact = 0 (least) - 5 (most). This is a combination of a calculated scale and expert judgment in the absence of scientific data that directly quantifies the impact of a particular action.
5 - ~80% target progress (2,000+ kg CO2e)
4 - ~60% (1,000 - 2,000 kg CO2e)
3 - ~20% (500 - 1,000 kg CO2e)
2 - ~10% (100 - 500 kg CO2e)
1 - <10% (<100 kg CO2e)
0 - <1% (<30 kg CO2e)
0 5 - ~80% target progress (2,000+ kg CO2e)
4 - ~60% (1,000 - 2,000 kg CO2e)
3 - ~20% (500 - 1,000 kg CO2e)
2 - ~10% (100 - 500 kg CO2e)
1 - <10% (<100 kg CO2e)
0 - <1% (<30 kg CO2e)
No. of People Influenced Beyond You: 0.
Amount of Savings: n/a
Resilience Benefit:
Will this action help the user avoid, reduce, or recover from the impacts of (climate-driven) disasters, and, in some cases, enable the user to help others (e.g., in a family or community)?
yes Impacts: 🧑🏽 Build Personal Resilience
Categories: Resilience
Description
Documentation will not help you escape a disaster, but it will certainly help you recover after one. Items such as passports, birth records, insurance policies, and rental agreements are easy to store securely online, in a fireproof/waterproof safe, or at a different location. Knowing where your information is and having backed-up copies gives you one less thing to worry about in the event of disaster or evacuation.
Tips
• Start by making a list of the critical documents. This is a good checklist to start with.• Finding cheap or free secure online storage is easy, and scans of your key documents do not take up much room in the cloud. Just make sure to use a strong password and two-factor authentication!
• Consider getting a fireproof and waterproof safe. However, keep in mind that in a long-lasting, powerful flood or a super hot fire, they may not offer complete protection. This is where backing up can ensure you are covered. You can check out options online.
• Many banks offer storage in the form of a safe deposit box. If you get one, consider including a digital storage device with copies of your photos and other digital valuables.