A safety deposit box is the most secure location most people have access to, offering multiple layers of security and protection against natural disasters. This service makes your local bank the perfect place to keep valuables that are too precious to store in your house. Below are a few items you should consider keeping in a safety deposit box.

5 Items to Store at Your Bank

1. Valuable Jewelry

Many families keep jewelry and family heirlooms at their bank, especially if aren’t worn very often. This allows you to store irreplaceable pieces safely so you can pass them on to your children.

2. Titles & Deeds

Most professionals recommend keeping car titles and property deeds in a fireproof box, but that won’t necessarily protect them from other natural disasters. Bank vaults will ensure that these vital documents can be salvaged if something happens to your home.

3. A Home Inventory

Most home insurance companies recommend compiling an inventory of your items, but what if that list is destroyed along with your house? Putting a list or video of your possessions in a safety deposit box will help ensure you’re fairly compensated if your home is hit by a fire, mudslide, or tornado.

4. Precious Photos

Not everything that goes into a safety deposit box necessarily has to have monetary value. Along with your valuables, your bank can also protect your family photos and negatives, some of which can never be fully replaced.

5. Savings Bond Certificates

Replacing a lost or destroyed savings bond certificate can be difficult, if not impossible. Keeping them in a safety deposit box is the best choice if you plan on holding onto your bonds until they mature.

As one of Greenup County’s last remaining local banks, First & Peoples Bank and Trust Company has been securing assets and protecting their clients since 1932. With locations in Russell, Flatwoods, Greenup, and South Shore, KY, they’re known throughout the area for their commitment to providing the hometown banking experience everyone deserves. Visit their website now to find your nearest branch, follow their Facebook for updates and news, or call (606) 836-0211 with any questions.