Developing Your Family Preparedness Plan

Step 1 Plan to Stay in Touch

Primary Residence

Address

Suite / Apartment #

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

Family Member or Occupant at the Primary Residence

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Social Media Contacts

Birth Date

Pets or Service Animals that Reside at the Primary Residence

Pet Name

Breed/Type (dog/cat/other)

Veterinarian (Vet) Name

Vet Phone Number

Vet Address

Important Contacts

Having a communication plan is essential to making sure family and friends know how to contact each other before, during and after a disaster.

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Service Providers

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

Relationship

First and Last Name

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

E-mail

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Step 2 Emergency Contact Information

Local Emergency and Insurance Contacts

Type

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

Type

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

Type

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

Type

Telephone Number

Telephone Number (Alternate)

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Step 3 Plan to Meet up and Shelter

You will need to designate two meeting places in case the emergency occurs while the family is in different locations - one is a local meeting place for events such as a house fire or a local storm, the other is an out-of-town meeting place in case of a regional disaster.

Local Meeting Place (a neighbor or local store)

Location name

Address

Suite / Apartment #

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

Out of Town Meeting Place (a relative's or family friend's house)

Location name

Address

Suite / Apartment #

City

State

Zip Code

Telephone Number

In case of a neighborhood or regional disaster, you may need to go to a shelter. Different localities have different methods for notifying local residents of shelter locations. For more information about shelters in your area, go to your local emergency management website. There is a list of helpful links located at the end of this planner.

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Step 4 Make a Survival Kit

If a catastrophic event occurs in your area, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that all citizens be prepared to shelter in their home for a minimum of three days. The following checklist is a guide for developing a survival kit for your family. In the event you have to evacuate, we suggest storing your survival items in a container that has wheels or a backpack in order to keep your hands free

Remember, for perishable items such as water, food and batteries, please rotate with fresh supplies on a regular basis, once or twice a year. For more information on how to maintain your survival kit and where to store it, visit the Ready.gov website.

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Step 5 Plan to Share, Practice, Train and Review

Practice

Practice the plan as a family. Make sure your children know what to do, where to go, and who to call for help. If you or a family member has a disability and use a personal care assistant, be sure to include your caregivers in your practice drill. Practice your plan at least once a year, at different times and in different weather conditions.

Training and Review Dates

Date

Type of Training/Review

Participating Family Members

Review Dates

Date Of Review

Modifications

Date Saved

Tip: Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar to remind you of upcoming training and review dates.

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Family This easy-to-use guide is the first step towards preparing your family for any disaster

Family Developing Your Family Preparedness Plan

There are 5 steps to completing your Family Preparedness Plan

Your Preparedness Plan

Step 1 Plan to Stay in Touch

Step 2 Emergency Contact Information

Step 3 Plan to Meet up and Shelter

Step 4 Make a Survival Kit

Step 5 Plan to Share, Practice, Train and Review

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