It's advisable to print at least one copy to store off-site, perhaps in a bank safe deposit box or at the home of a family member or friend who lives in a different city.
Consider storing electronic and print versions in a bank safe deposit box and/or other secure locations.
Consider placing a set of copies and an electronic backup of the documents in a safe deposit box.
The contents of your safe deposit box are not covered by the FDIC.
While many parents like to frame their child's birth certificate, it is a better idea to keep it in a safe deposit box or a fireproof box.