If Your House Caught Fire Tomorrow, What’s the One Thing You Would Save?
Imagine the flames dancing around your cherished belongings, forcing you to choose just one precious item to rescue. Before you settle on that heart-wrenching decision, consider this: by participating in National Preparedness Month this September, you could save far more than just a single treasure.
Sponsored by FEMA, National Preparedness Month is an initiative designed to inspire individuals nationwide to gear up for emergencies—be it a terrorist attack, fire, earthquake, or flood. Our visionary CEO, Mitch Goldstone, champions the importance of preparedness, instilling this vital mindset in everyone at ScanMyPhotos. For a treasure trove of resources to help you prepare, head over to Ready.gov.
Now, let’s revisit that burning question: Are all your irreplaceable items safe? While most material possessions can be replaced, items that hold emotional significance—like those dusty boxes of family photos—are treasures that could be lost forever if disaster strikes. Once those snapshots of your life vanish, those fleeting moments are gone with them.
“Preparing for a natural disaster is a year-round imperative,” Mitch explains. “In an instant, when disaster strikes, you risk losing precious photo memories. Family photographs document our lives in a way that material possessions cannot. Once those photos are destroyed, that chapter of your family history is lost forever. Furthermore, family photos can also be ‘lost’ due to neglectful storage, sun exposure, and the relentless march of time.”
Mitch also reminds us, “In the aftermath of a disaster, your insurance may cover the replacement of items with monetary value, but those irreplaceable keepsakes that hold emotional weight can never be restored. Those shoeboxes of family photos tucked away in your closet or attic are often overlooked until it’s too late.”
Don’t forget that threats to your photos can be as simple as excessive heat in the attic or the slow passage of decades. Don’t wait for a catastrophic event; your precious memories could be at risk now.
At ScanMyPhotos, we are dedicated to safeguarding your invaluable memories. Send us your photos, film, slides, or videos, and we’ll meticulously scan and upload them to a DVD or our secure Cloud Service. This step checks a crucial item off your preparedness checklist and grants you the peace of mind that your memories are safe from the clutches of time and disaster.
Remember, the only irreplaceable treasures in your home are your family photos and videos. Scanning them individually might seem tedious, but there’s good news! Dave Malkoff discovered a service that can bulk scan 1,000 photographs in just five minutes—a seamless solution to preserving your memories before disaster strikes. Don’t let your priceless moments fade away; act now to protect your family’s legacy!
