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Emergency Cash & Documents Checklist
When the power is out, card readers and ATMs go down with it. Figure out how much cash to keep at home, and make sure your important papers are copied and protected.
How much cash?
Gas for the car and generatorgallons a day × price per gallon
Food, water and suppliesper person, per day
Hotel or lodgingif you have to leave home
Paying for helptree removal, equipment, labor
Otherprescriptions, pet care, repairs
$0
to keep at home in cash
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