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What do I need to have before making a claim with my insurance company or for tax purposes?

Last Updated: February 08, 2008

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Ideally, you should have an up-to-date household inventory. Before a disaster, the inventory will help you determine if you have enough insurance to cover the contents of your home. After the disaster, the inventory will help prove the value of the possessions that are damaged or destroyed for insurance or tax deduction purposes. Documentation of lost items such as pictures is also helpful.

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