Be prepared for a disaster. With Hurricane Dorian approaching the East Coast of the United States, it’s a good time to make sure to create or update an emergency preparedness plan. The IRS reminds taxpayers to secure and duplicate essential documents, create lists of property and know where to find information if a disaster occurs. Keep important documents in waterproof containers in a secure space. Take photos of home and business contents for insurance or tax benefits. Record the value of high-value items. For more tips from the IRS, visit https://bit.ly/2ZInEnL.