Disasters and Financial Planning: A Guide for Preparedness

• Protect a family's health, life, and property with adequate insurance.
• Consider disaster vulnerability and mitigation before making decisions about relocating and making major purchases.
• Pay for mitigation process.
• Plan financially for the possibility of a job loss or disability.
• Safeguard important financial and legal records
• Prepare loved ones to weather a disaster even if you are not there to care for them.

While this booklet may not answer all of the questions, it will answer many, and it will help families avoid a financial crisis.

The colorful guide was written and produced by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).