There are several important documents you should always be able to access in case of an emergency. Keep copies in an easily accessible location at home, and take them with you when you are traveling or plan to be away for an extended period of time. Keep a second copy in another location away from home.

• Doctors’ names and contact information

• A list of current medications and dosages

• Phone numbers and addresses of the local police and fire departments, hospitals and poison control

• A list of food or drug allergies

• Copies of legal papers (living will, advance directives, power of attorney, etc.)

• Names and contact information of friends and family members to notify in case of emergencies

• Insurance information (policy number, member name)