As I watched a YouTube video this morning about the flooding in Nashville, it struck me once again why I am so passionate about my AZPortaVault product – and how I participate in protecting others from being devastated by the loss of their vital documents.  If you have ever visited my website, you will know that as an Insurance Agent for close to 30 years, I have seen it all happen, and I know, first hand that NOT ONE OF US is exempt from experiencing a significant catastrophic occurrence in our lifetime.

Let me ask you a really serious question, “What have you done to protect yourself in the potential loss of your vital documents?  If you have ever had a wallet lost or stolen, you have experienced the nightmare that is to resolve protecting yourself from identity theft and replacement of vital documents.  Can you imagine what it would be like if you didn’t have your items all together and had to quickly evacuate your home?  The time, the cost, the emotional burden?

I am about being proactive and being personally responsible for your life choices; I am also about solutions and resources that I can provide those who support my own professional success.  It is with that thought in mind that I went in search of  a resource that you can access in that same process of being proactive in knowing what to do if/when disaster may strike you and your family.  I hope you will be somewhat relieved to know that fortunately, most important personal records can be replaced. Depending on the document you need, use these links as a starting point.

Note:  This is one of those resources where I am taking it direct from its source and giving full credit to its creator – being, in essence, the vehicle by which you are made aware and your life can be positively impacted by my spirit of belief and my spirit of generosity…

  • Address Change – When you move, be sure to change your address with a few government agencies so that you’ll continue to receive mail and any government benefits at your new location.
  • Bank Records – Financial tips and resources for disaster recovery. (.PDF | requires Adobe Acrobat Reader )
  • Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates – Get records based on the location of the birth, death, marriage, or divorce.
  • Damaged Money – The Treasury Department will exchange mutilated or damaged U.S. currency.
  • Document Restoration–Fire – The Library of Congress offers information on restoring fire-damaged documents and collections.
  • Document Restoration–Flood – The National Archives offers information on how to care for your flood damaged photos, books, papers and more
  • Drivers’ Licenses and Vehicle Registration – Find your state’s motor vehicle department to get or replace your driver’s license and register your car.
  • Federal Civilian Personnel Records – Go to the National Archives for guidance on requesting personnel records for former federal civilian employees. Current federal workers can get personnel records from their Human Resources office.
  • Green Card Replacement – Get instructions on how to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged permanent resident card (green card).
  • Medical Information Form – Download a form where you can record medical conditions and other health information for use in an emergency situation.
  • Medicare Card Replacement – How to replace a lost, stolen or damaged Medicare card
  • Military Service Records – How to get copies of military service records, to prove military service or for genealogy research
  • Passport – Lost or stolen passports should be reported immediately. Contact the nearest U.S. embassy or Consulate if your passport is lost or stolen overseas.
  • Savings Bonds Recovery – Cash and replace lost, stolen, or destroyed bonds.
  • School Records – Contact your former school, or the appropriate school district if the school has closed.
  • Social Security Card Replacement – How to replace a lost or stolen Social Security card
  • Tax Return – Request a copy of your federal tax return from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

SOURCE:  http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtm

Thank you in advance for being proactive about this information – I would that you spend more of your time enjoying life than being frantic about some unforeseen loss.

Jan Vitale… your investment protector

Vital Enterprises, LLC – – where you can always find great tips, tools and resources about nutrition, vital document storage, disaster preparedness, identity theft, network marketing, networking, and travel…