Don’t overlook your financial and tax records in your emergency preparedness plan. Learn how to digitize important documents, safely store backups, and document valuables before disaster strikes. Understand available tax relief options for disaster recovery and why updating your plan annually helps protect your assets, records, and peace of mind during unexpected emergencies.

The IRS is reminding individuals and businesses to safeguard important documents before disaster strikes. Being prepared can make all the difference when it comes to tax relief, insurance claims, and federal assistance.