The recent wildfires raging through LA County have led to thousands of people losing their homes – and their most important documents. Many have likely lost social security cards, house deeds, birth certificates, passports, and more. However, did you know that there are products made specifically to keep documents safe even in the worst natural disasters? Fireproof safes are the best protection to protect your documents should there be an emergency with no time to bring them with you. Here are some of the best fireproof home safes on the market right now.
FLAYPAL Fireproof and Waterproof Document Bag
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The FLAYPAL Fireproof and Waterproof Document Bag is designed to provide maximum protection for your important documents, files, and valuables. This U.S. patented bag features a fully enclosed design with a lock and interior zipper pouch. It can withstand high temperatures up to around 2000°F and is water-resistant, ensuring your items stay safe even in extreme conditions. With its large size of 16″x12.6″x6.5″, it offers ample storage space for all your essential documents.
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DocSafe Document Organzier
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This product from DocSafe is made of thickened silicone-coated fireproof cotton material and aluminum foil, which can withstand temperatures up to 5,200 degrees Fahrenheit. It also has an aluminum foil lining on the inside, making it much harder to melt. The bag is both fireproof and water-resistant and has multiple compartments for storing plenty of your most important documents. It also has a high-quality password lock that provides maximum security for your valuables.
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SentrySafe fireproof safe
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The SentrySafe Fireproof Safe is UL-classified for fire endurance, meaning that it can withstand 1 hour at 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing it to protect documents, records, and electronics from fire damage. It is also ETL verified to withstand a 15-foot drop during a fire and stay closed. Plus, it is ETL verified in up to 8 inches of water for up to 24 hours, so it’s great to have for a flood as well.
Honeywell safe box
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The Honeywell Safe Box is both fire-safe and waterproof and comes with a carry handle that makes it easier to transport. It has a 30-minute UL fire protection up to 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as a 24-hour waterproof seal that is verified to keep contents dry, even when submerged in 39 inches of water.
Kurt’s key takeaways
You never know when a natural disaster will strike, and you won’t always have too much time to gather your belongings. Take the steps now to protect your important documents so that you can worry less if you ever have to leave them behind.
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