• Scan your paper tax records and bank statements, and securely store electronic versions.
• Keep electronic copies of tax records, bank statements, W2s, home-closing statements, and insurance records.
• Consider keeping backup copies on a secure cloud storage service or external storage device, like an encrypted flash drive or hard drive. Store these duplicates in a safe place, like a waterproof container at a trusted relative's home or in a safe deposit box.
• Make it a habit to file and store important documents (and their duplicates) promptly.
• Back up your computer often.
• Treat your digital files with the same level of security as your physical ones. Store digital files on a private server, and use passwords to protect your documents.
  

Don't choose your safe storage spot only out of convenience – if a disaster strikes your home or business, it will likely affect the surrounding area.

• South Carolina businesses can file their returns using our free tax portal, MyDORWAY​, at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov.
  
• View all of our online file and pay options at dor.sc.gov/biz-services.
  
• Individuals can find a list of free and low-cost Individual Income Tax online filing options at dor.sc.gov/iit-filing.

• Take photos and videos of each room from multiple angles.
  
• Create a ledger of your possessions, along with their value.
• Store the photos or videos in a safe place, like a secure cloud storage service.
  

Create detailed emergency plans now, communicate them to your family and employees, and update the plans regularly.

• Decide where to seek shelter from all types of disasters.
• Prepare an emergency supply kit.
• Identify evacuation routes from your home and business.
• Establish how you’ll​​​ communicate with employees, customers, and others after an emergency happens.
  
• Create a plan for accessing your important records after the emergency is over.
• Check out the SC Emergency Manager app from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) to get started with your plans.