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I.I.I. Provides Tips on What to Take If You Need to Evacuate Your Home INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE Contact: Press Offices New York: 212-346-5500; media@iii.org Washington, D.C.: 202-833-1580 NEW YORK, September 11, 2008 — Hurricane Ike is headed to Texas. If you live an area where evacuations are expected, now is the time to put your preliminary plans into action. Fuel up the car, get extra cash since power outages may affect automated cash tellers, and decide where you will go and what you need to pack when the time comes to hit the road. “Don’t wait until the last minute to gather the items that will give you some degree of comfort when you are away from home waiting out the storm,” said Jeanne Salvatore, senior vice president and consumer spokesperson for the I.I.I. “Taking the time to plan now will make a big difference in easing anxiety and helping you get back on your feet once the storm passes and you return home.” The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) offers these packing suggestions to make your evacuation run smoothly and to ensure you have what you need while you are away from home. Organize Important Items to Take Medicines, prescriptions and toiletries Clothing for at least three days Blankets and toys Flashlight and battery-powered radio Computer hard drive or laptop Photographs Cash (as ATMs may not be working) Gather Important Financial Documents Keep important financial documents in a safe place that you can access easily. In the event of an evacuation take the following documents with you, preferably in a secure, waterproof container. Insurance policies Birth and marriage certificates Passports Drivers license or personal identification Social Security cards Recent tax returns Employment information Wills, deeds and recent tax returns Stocks, bonds and other negotiable certificates Bank, savings and retirement account numbers Home inventory For additional information on insurance, go to the I.I.I. Web site. The I.I.I. is a nonprofit, communications organization supported by the insurance industry.