A SurviveDrive arrives preloaded with a full knowledge library, but the External HDD and Raspberry Pi Kit both include room for your own documents too. Here’s a practical starting list for what’s actually worth adding.
Identification & records
- Scans of IDs, passports, and birth certificates for everyone in the household
- Insurance policy documents and contact information
- Property deeds, vehicle titles, and major purchase records
- A current household inventory, with photos, for insurance purposes
Medical information
- A list of medications, dosages, and prescribing doctors for each family member
- Known allergies and medical conditions
- Immunization records
- Contact information for your regular doctors and specialists
Financial & legal
- Bank and account information (numbers only — never store passwords in plain text)
- Copies of wills, powers of attorney, and other estate documents
- A list of monthly bills and providers, in case you need to manage them remotely or explain them to someone helping you
Household-specific plans
- A written family emergency plan: meeting points, out-of-area contacts, evacuation routes
- Photos and notes on how to shut off utilities (water, gas, electricity) at your specific property
- Any household-specific instructions a family member or neighbor might need if you’re not there
A note on organizing it
Once you’ve gathered these, tag and categorize them the same way as the preloaded library — by type and by household member, for example — so they’re just as fast to find under pressure as everything else on the drive.
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