What to Keep in a Safe?

What Should I Store in a Fireproof Safe?
  • Insurance Info. If your home goes through a fire, tornado, flood, or hurricane, one of the very first things you'll have to deal with is insurance. ...
  • Medical Documents. ...
  • Birth Certificates. ...
  • Passport. ...
  • Social Security Card. ...
  • Wills. ...
  • Financial Documents. ...
  • Property Deed and Car Title.

Where should you keep a safe in your home?

The most secure place to install a safe would be at the corner where two outside walls meet. This provides the most protection and support for a heavy safe. In a house that has multiple levels, it's best to keep the safe on the ground floor.

What items should not be stored in a safe deposit box?

What NOT to Keep in Your Safe Deposit Box
  • Passport. We recommend that you do not keep your passport in a safe deposit box. ...
  • Cash. Many banks forbid storing cash in a safe deposit box. ...
  • Original Copy of your Will and/or POA Documents. ...
  • Uninsured Valuable Items. ...
  • Guns.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.