Personal finances after a disaster

We live in Missouri, where there are many threats for natural disasters.

Personal financial preparedness and recovery:

• Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit (PDF) is a key resource for families impacted by a natural disaster. (Please be patient while this downloads. It is a large document full of critical information.)
• Who Can Help? Disaster Recovery Resources (PDF) lists key resources in Missouri for what (and whom) you need to call.
• Without housing? This Figuring Out Where to Live (PDF) decision tree can help you work through the process of housing and save you time.
• Don't wait until disaster is looming. See Preparing Your Evacuation Grab and Go Box (PDF) for information on making a grab and go box of your important papers "just in case."
• What are your most important papers (PDF) and how do you replace them? Caring for Important Papers After a Flood (PDF) will help you successfully salvage these documents.
• Protect yourself from possible theft if you've lost important financial documents. Tips to Take Control of Your Finances (PDF) includes information on bank statements, credit, ATM and/or debit cards; how to obtain free credit reports; and agency contact information.
• Making Financial Decisions After a Disaster: Stay Focused on Priorities (PDF) offers strategies for disaster recovery.
• Check out:  www.MissouriFamilies.org — You'll find solutions for better living!