Property Inventory “Memory Jogger”

This unique and valuable free tool is an invaluable companion to The Red Guide to Recovery eBook.

Our itemized Personal Property Inventory Template helps you remember!

Personal Property Inventory Last updated: 1/14/2013

• Our template helps you prepare an accurate list of items lost & their value for your insurance carrier.

• Determine a total value of all items lost to help you for tax purposes, even if you exceed insurance values.

• Edit items from our template to create your own Personal Property Inventory

• Get started quickly with over 5,700 items pre-populated in this comprehensive”Memory Jogger”!

The Red Guide eBook provides details on how to get the maximum benefit from the “Memory Jogger”, as well as vital details on navigating the many facets of the insurance claim process.  Find out more…

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Testimonies

“Thanks for the amazing document.  Fortunately, I have not personally had to use it, but it is a wonderful tool for our fire clients that have to remember everything they lost after a fire that is now destroyed.  Somebody did an excellent job of collecting all of this data.”  Charlotte Simpson – Coordinator, Disaster Volunteers – North Alabama District

“My father recently suffered the total loss of his garage, used for maintaining his heavy equipment and as a base of operations for his construction business.  The property was not insured, and for the past week I have been desperately searching for resources to help him get back up after such a hit. Yesterday I happened upon your site. Thank you for making the memory jogger freely available, that is such a tremendous help!” Chris – Ontario, Canada

“The Personal Property Inventory would have been a God-send in 1988 and 2007! My friends and family would not have wasted weeks trying to recall the contents of a 2,600 square foot home with sports equipment, clothing, toys, home furnishings and decor from 3 children and 2 adults.” Anita L. Duff – San Diego, CA

Use the Personal Property “Memory Jogger” as Disaster Preparedness Tool

• The Memory Jogger can be used to compile an inventory of personal property prior to a disaster and establish a replacement value.  This helps families determine the amount of insurance coverage needed to replace items in the event of a loss.

Tips for Creating Your Inventory:

• Provide as much detail as possible and include as many items as you can.  All your personal property, regardless of how small the item, has a value so don’t throw anything away until it has been documented and your adjuster has authorized you to do so.
• Make your inventory list room by room and take your time.  For proper reimbursement, your list should include everything from furniture and appliances, to the stamps in your “junk drawer”.  Use the Inventory list provided to help you think about each room, closet and drawer and remind you of items you may have had in each room prior to the disaster.
• Use a tool like Floor Planner at www.floorplanner.com, to create a floor plan of your home.  This will help you remember what was in each room as you re-create your home structure.
• If possible, take pictures or video tape inside each room before you begin your inventory so you have documentation of the quality, size, and appearance of your items.  Don’t forget to include the inside of cabinets, closets, and drawers.
• Use a tape recorder to dictate your inventory.  This allows you to replay the recording and work off-site.
• When completing your list, include item replacement values plus applicable state sales tax, storage fees, and delivery charges.  It’s a good idea to supplement your completed inventory with digital photos on a CD, or printed photographs.
• As part of the recovery process, your insurance company requires a highly detailed list of all personal items lost.  Your insurance company may provide an optional format for inventory, so check with your adjuster on exactly what details they require.