What advice do you have for families to be prepared for recovering from a disaster like a fire, ice storm or hurricane?

Everywhere in the world, people fall victim to disasters of various sorts. When a disaster strikes at home, it can be very unnerving for the victims in its wake. In Virginia, we see house fires affecting single families and hurricanes affecting whole communities. Getting back on your feet after a disaster is difficult, but the road to recovery is easier for families who have prepared for the disaster in advance.

My involvement with a relief organization has educated me on many of the hardships encountered by victims such as all of their identification being destroyed in a fire. For these people, it is then difficult to prove to the bank their identity so they can make a withdrawal. People need quick cash to pay for necessities and shelter. Help me with my research on this topic for the next article I'm going to write by sharing your ideas with me.

Of course, any advice provided is probably equally as applicable for businesses that also want to recover as painlessly as possible from a disaster too.