Keep in mind that keeping large amounts of cash in the home could make you vulnerable to theft. Please use discretion and common sense when deciding this. Keep cash in a safe place and withdraw money from your bank in small amounts. Credit and debit cards Be prepared to pay in cash or by check while retailers who are not Y2K compliant work out problems. Be sure to save receipts.
Finances Keep a paper record of all holdings, loan balances, and transactions.
Communications Telephone lines may still work if power is off or sporadic during short periods. There is a possibility portable telephones will not work without electricity. Make sure you have at least one non-portable telephone in the house for emergency situations. Cellular telephone systems may be operational without electricity. Make the inability to use a telephone part of your family's emergency preparedness plan.