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Being Prepared
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By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com Guide

Your spouse's Social Security number

Complete military address

Exact name of unit

Names and ranks of chain of command

A copy of your military spouse's orders and travel itinerary

A Power of Attorney

A list of important phone numbers, including repair folks and the number of your local American Red Cross

An extra set of car keys

The location of shut off valves for water, electricity, and gas

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