Disaster Preparation Checklist

Disaster Resource Center

Prepare Your Finances

Plan ahead for the unexpected by taking these simple steps to protect your finances, your family and your business.

Make an inventory and record a video of everything you own to help with insurance claims and possible tax deductions.
Make certain that you are insured and consider special coverage such as flood insurance.
Have enough cash on hand to cover necessities for at least three days.
Sign up for Online Banking with Bill Pay^[1] and download Regions Mobile Banking app^[2] with Mobile Deposit to manage your accounts and to have access to your finances from anywhere.
If you're a business owner, plan in advance with key vendors to provide support services to get you back in business.
In any situation, Regions has associates throughout the area to help you with your banking needs.

Assemble a Financial Readiness Kit

Insurance policies (life, auto, homeowners, renters, etc.)
Copies of health insurance information (insurance card, doctor's name and number, prescriptions, allergies and immunizations)
Photocopy of driver's license
Birth, death and marriage certificates; adoption papers
Social Security card
Passport
Will and living will
Mortgage/property deeds
Military records
Car titles
Trust documents
Tax return(s)
Written instructions for family members
List of emergency contacts (family, friends, lawyer, financial advisors, etc.)
Personal property inventory (item description, serial number, receipt, and photograph or video)

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We're Ready to Help

Regions' bankers are prepared to assist you in keeping your personal finances on track after a disaster. The most important thing is that you call us to discuss your unique circumstances and we will work with you to discover solutions.

Enrollment in Online Banking requires eligible Regions accounts. To enroll in Online Banking, you must have either a Social Security or Tax Identification Number or use alternative enrollment procedures available by visiting a branch. Mobile Banking, Regions Mobile Banking app, Alerts, Notifications, Text Banking and Mobile Deposit require a compatible device and enrollment in Online Banking. All are subject to separate terms and conditions. There is no fee to access Online Banking or Mobile Banking, but fees may apply to certain products and services offered through Online Banking and Mobile Banking. Mobile Deposit may be subject to fees. Your mobile carrier’s messaging and data fees may apply. You must be at least 18 years of age to use Regions Bill Pay or Zelle.® U.S. checking or savings account required to use Zelle.®
Mobile Banking, Text Alerts, Regions Mobile App, and Regions Mobile Deposit require a compatible device and enrollment in Online Banking. All are subject to separate terms and conditions. Mobile Deposit is subject to fees. To enroll in Online Banking, you must have either a Social Security or Tax Identification Number, or use alternative enrollment procedures available by visiting a Regions branch. Your mobile carrier's messaging and data fees may apply.