Getting your ducks in a row

QUEENSLANDERS are no strangers to storms, but we’re not always as organised as we’d like to think. Suncorp executive manager, accessibility, Annabelle Butler said with storm season upon us, being financially prepared was vital.

QUICK FINANCIAL HEALTH CHECK IF A DISASTER STRIKES:

Home insurance

Contents insurance Comprehensive car insurance Insurance cover to rebuild my home and replace my belongings and cover me for temporary accommodation

All my important documents are safely stored, and back-up copies with a friend, family member or in the cloud

Money saved for at least six weeks of food and accommodation

PREPARE YOUR INSURANCE:

Check your details are up to date on your insurance policy.

Take photos of your property and possessions to help should you need to make a claim.

Put together a financial emergency kit and keep it secure in a watertight container. Store important documents (birth, marriage certificates, etc.) and a list of people you might need to contact.

If you can’t afford insurance, Good Shepherd Microfinance offers insurance options allowing people on low incomes to get insurance for car, home contents or both from as little as $4 a week.