{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5cd31efb995459133c97ab7d/5cf6bd53a85250e57512b176?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Money Talks: Emergency Financial First Aid Kit","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5cd31efb995459133c97ab7d/1559674043342-9e5fdc05b547986152474bc9bc74f5f7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We would like to remind you: when disasters strike our state you can tune in to MPB for statewide coverage:</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Biloxi at&nbsp;90.3; Bude at 88.9;</p><p>Jackson at 91.3; Meridian at 88.1;</p><p>Greenwood at 90.9; Starkville at 89.9</p><p>Booneville at 89.5; Oxford at 90.3</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The Atlantic Hurricane season, which affects Mississippi and all of the Gulf Coast began on June 1st&nbsp;and runs through November 30th.&nbsp;The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency suggests that in addition to:</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Flashlight and battery-powered radio with additional batteries.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Canned and non-perishable food.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Bottled water.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Toiletry items.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Pet food and pet supplies.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Medicine and prescription medication.</li></ul><p>You need Copies of important family papers and documents and CASH.&nbsp;Money Talks suggests you print the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit and fill out the worksheets so you’re ready for an evacuation or a disaster.      https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1524144185649-5dd9736e7ff89b5997182396f4e13fee/Emergency_Financial_First_Aid_Kit_(EFFAK)_signed_04.09.18_508.pdf</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Federal Emergency Management Agency suggests 4 simple steps to financial preparedness</strong></p><ol><li>Assess and compile: gather your important document and contacts.</li><li>Review your insurance policies and financial paperwork to be sure that they are still accurate and current.</li><li>Safeguard your paper and electronic copies of your files.</li><li>Update or revisit your financial first aid kit often, especially when you have life changes.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Having Household information with you during a disaster can help you to:</p><ul><li>Prove the identity of all household members</li><li>Maintain contact with your extended family</li><li>Maintain contact with your employer</li><li>Apply for FEMA disaster assistance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Some of the household identification you need to gather include:</p><ul><li>Copies of driver’s license</li><li>Birth certificates, adoption papers, child custody documents</li><li>Marriage or divorce documents</li><li>Military and pet records</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Another section of the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit we’re discussing today is the Financial and Legal Documentation part. This includes information about:</p><ul><li>Housing payments</li><li>Utility or debt payments</li><li>Lists of banks, retirement accounts</li><li>Insurance policies</li><li>Frequent flier or reward accounts</li><li>Powers of attorney or will / trust info</li></ul><p><br></p><p>They have a section for Household contacts.</p><p>The kit has suggestions for protecting your identity, keeping your electronic records safe.</p><p>Their tips on passwords and PINS include:</p><ul><li>Select something that is memorable but not that is public information about yourself</li><li>Don’t use the same password for more than one account</li><li>NEVER give out your password or PIN for any reason, no matter whom the person is or claims to be.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>http://Ready.gov&nbsp;is a website that can help you prepare for different types of emergencies.&nbsp;The FEMA website has information about: Thunderstorms &amp; Lightning, Extreme Heat, Power Outages, an Active Shooter, and how to Get Involved with your community.</p><p>There is a FEMA app</p><p>We’re talking about being<strong>&nbsp;<u>financially</u></strong>&nbsp;prepared in the event of a disaster, but the Mississippi Emergency Recovery Agency has information about preparing for Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Radiological, Floods, Winter Weather, and Disaster Kits at&nbsp;http://msema.org</p>","author_name":"MPB Think Radio"}