Make a Plan
Create and practice an emergency plan so your family will know what to do in a crisis.
Create Your Emergency Plan in Just 3 Steps
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With your family or household members, discuss how to prepare and respond to the types of emergencies that are most likely to happen where you live, learn, work and play.
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Identify responsibilities for each member of your household and how you will work together as a team.
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Practice as many elements of your plan as possible.
Document Your Plan with Our Free Templates
Include Common Emergency Scenarios When You Plan
- Right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency, such as a fire
- Outside your neighborhood, in case you cannot return home or are asked to evacuate
- How will you need to adapt your plan if they are at home?
- What will you need to do differently if they are away?
Emergency Contact Card
Make cards for the whole family in case you are separated during an emergency.
- A hotel/motel
- The home of friends or relatives a safe distance away
- An evacuation shelter
If your community experiences a disaster, be sure to register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website to let your family and friends know you are safe.
Or, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and select the prompt for "Disaster" to register yourself and your family.
Read more tips for reconnecting with loved ones after a disaster or emergency.
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Download the FREE Emergency App
Find our Emergency App in the Apple Store or Google Play
Aplicación de Emergencias - ahora disponible en español también!