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Communication Plan
You never know where you will be during a disaster so it's important that you and your family develop a "Family Communication" plan.
Your Family Communication Plan should be:
- able to be executed quickly and simply,
- easy for the family to understand,
- updated with family members often (for example, try updating your plan to correspond with a specific holiday, special event, or create a schedule that works best for your family).
Make a copy of your plan or Click here to use our form. (pdf)
Your plan should include:
- An out-of-state contact name, number, and email address
- Names, date of birth, social security number and important medical information for each member of your household.
- Where you will meet in case you are unable to reach your home (a school, place of business, or other place you frequent).
- Names and numbers of family doctors, pharmacists, caregivers, veterinarians or kennels (for pet owners) .
- Medical insurance information and policy numbers, homeowner and rental insurance information.
- Other useful phone numbers can include local fire, police and if applicable in your area the local 911 system for emergencies.
Additional Resources
American Red Cross - Family Communication plan worksheet (PDF)
Department of Homeland Security - Family Communication plan worksheet