Family Emergency Plan Worksheet

Fill this out with your household and make sure everyone knows it. The goal is a plan no one has to think about during an actual emergency.

Check boxes as you complete items. Print this page for an offline copy.

Meeting Points

Primary meeting point (near home — specific location): _______________

Secondary meeting point (away from neighborhood): _______________

Everyone in the household knows both meeting points

Meeting points written on each family member's emergency card

Out-of-Area Contact

Designated out-of-area contact name: _______________

Phone number: _______________

Alternate phone: _______________

Contact knows they are your designated contact person

All household members have contact's number memorized or on a card

Household Members

Name, date of birth, blood type for each member documented

Each member's cell phone number listed

Any medical conditions or needs documented

Each person's workplace or school and contact number listed

School & Workplace

Children's school emergency protocol obtained and reviewed

School reunification point identified and written down

Authorized adult pickup list confirmed with school

Workplace emergency protocol reviewed

Communication Plan

Plan for if we cannot reach each other: _______________

Text vs. call decision made (often texting works when calls don't)

Social media check-in method agreed upon

Out-of-area contact relay plan confirmed

Special Needs

Pet plan documented (where pets go, who is responsible)

Elderly relative plan documented

Medical equipment backup plan in place

Mobility or evacuation assistance plan (if applicable)

Note: This checklist is a starting point. Your household's specific needs — medical requirements, pets, climate, family size — may require additions. For medical and safety guidance, consult healthcare providers and local emergency management agencies.

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