As part of National Preparedness Month, The Neat Company wanted to share some ideas on how digital document management can actually help to keep you and your family safe in the event of an emergency.

One of the most crucial aspects of preparation for an emergency is having the right supplies. The Ready America website encourages everyone to prepare an emergency survival kit with basics such as fresh water, food, a dust mask, and medical supplies. Also included on the survival kit checklist is a collection of important documents such as copies of insurance policies, personal identification, and bank account records. In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, would you be able to quickly locate and pack all of these documents without putting yourself or your family at greater risk?

That’s where The Neat Company comes in: in addition to having all of your paper documents stored in a safe place, you could also have a portable, digital library of your family’s important information, in the event of an emergency such as a fire or flood. With NeatWorks scanning and digital filing software, your entire family’s birth certificates, medical records, insurance policies, and financial information can all be archived onto a tiny portable USB drive, packed in your Survival Kit and ready to go at a moment’s notice.

Learn more about how Neat’s scanner and software solutions can help you be ready for an emergency.