Family and care
Family emergency plan
A family emergency plan answers three questions ahead of time: who to call, where to meet and what to grab. Write it once, share it and review it each year.
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Common questions
What should a plan include?
Contacts, meeting places, an out-of-town contact, medicines, documents and any pet needs.
How often should we update it?
Once a year, and when someone moves, changes phone or a health need changes.
Is this official safety guidance?
No. For local hazards and official advice, see your local emergency management agency or ready.gov.
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