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Family Disaster Plan

👉 The following was adapted from the
template created by the American Red Cross
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. The information in the tables is just to provide an example.
View of Family Member/Household Contact Info
1
Name
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Email
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View of Pet(s) Info:
1
Name
Type
Color
Registration #
1
Bamba
Golden Retriever
Brown
235325234
There are no rows in this table
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Plan of Action

1. The disasters most likely to affect our household are:
2. What are the escape routes from our home?
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(Consider embedding walking directions below)
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3. If separated during an emergency, what is our meeting place near our home?
(Be specific)
4. If we cannot return home or are asked to evacuate, what is our meeting place outside of our neighborhood?
(Be specific)
5. What is our route to get there and an alternate route, if the first route is impassible?
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6. In the event our household is separated or unable to communicate with each other, our emergency contact outside of our immediate area is:
Name:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:

6. If at school/daycare, our child(ren) will be evacuated to:
Child’s Name:
Evacuation Site (address and contact info):
7. Our plan for people in our household with a disability or special need is:
Person’s Name:
Plan:
8. During certain emergencies local authorities may direct us to “shelter in place” in our home. An accessible, safe room where we can go, seal windows, vents and doors and listen to emergency broadcasts for instructions, is:
9. Family member responsibilities in the event of a disaster (example data below):
View of Responsibilities
1
Task
Description
Responsible
1
Disaster Kit
Stock the disaster kit and take it if evacuation is necessary. Include items you might want to take to an evacuation shelter. Remember to include medications and eye glasses
Jack
2
Be informed
Maintain access to NOAA or local radio, TV, email or text alerts for important and current information about disasters.
Sarah
3
Family Medical Information
Make sure the household medical information is taken with us if evacuation is necessary.
Sarah
4
Financial Information
Obtain copies of bank statements and cash in the event ATMs and credit cards do not work due to power outages. Bring copies of utility bills as proof of residence in applying for assistance.
Jack
5
Pet Information
Evacuate our pet(s), keep a phone list of pet‐friendly motels and animal shelters, and assemble and take the pet disaster kit.
Sarah
6
Sharing and Maintaining the Plan
Share the completed plan with those who need to know. Meet with household members every 6 months or as needs change to update household plan.
Sarah
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10. Other information, if not able to be included above:

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