(ICE = In Case of Emergency)
If you had to leave your home suddenly—or lost it in a flood, wildfire, or other disaster—how would you access your essential documents?
This is one of the most overlooked but critical parts of prepping.
➡️ Take a few minutes and create a digital Survival Flash Drive that holds scanned copies of your family’s most important documents. This tiny drive can be a lifesaver when you’re displaced, seeking aid, crossing borders, or trying to rebuild.
🔐 WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR SURVIVAL FLASH DRIVE:
Government-Issued IDs & Certifications for Each Family Member:
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Driver’s license or ID
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Birth certificate
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Social Security card
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Passport
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Gun permit
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Military/veteran discharge papers
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Immigration papers
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Work permits / licenses
Non-Government Documents:
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Medical records + prescriptions
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Health insurance cards
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Dental records
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Advance directives / DNRs
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Bank info
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Credit card info
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Insurance (home, auto, medical, etc.)
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Contracts, titles
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Power of attorney
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Divorce / custody / restraining orders
Other Essentials:
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Photos of each family member and pet (for ID if separated)
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Emergency contacts
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Photos of important personal items
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ICE (In Case of Emergency) document
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Your prepping checklist
💡 TIPS TO MAKE IT COUNT:
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Use a waterproof, encrypted USB drive
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Label it clearly as ICE or Survival Flash
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Back it up to another secure location (off-site or trusted family member)
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Keep it updated regularly
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Store it in your go-bag or bug-out kit
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Consider storing one copy in a fire-safe or buried cache
🩺 Special Medical Conditions?
Create a simple doc explaining any critical health issues, allergies, or medications. Emergency workers may not have time to dig for details.
This is the kind of “quiet prep” that doesn’t take much time but can make a massive difference in a crisis.
Have you made yours?
✅ Drop a comment with what you’ve included
💬 Ask for help if you need a printable checklist
👥 Or share tips on how you encrypted or stored yours safely
Let’s help each other cover the gaps. No one gets left behind in this community.