Make A Plan

Communication is a top priority while planning for emergencies. Ensure that you and your family discuss things such as emergency contacts. meeting places, and evacuation routes.  

Communication  

• Family communication: how you will communicate in an emergency if separated  
• Create a list of emergency contacts and phone numbers  
  • Establish meeting locations  
    • Establish a safe meeting place for different kinds of disasters  
    • Location outside of the house in case of a fire  
    • Neighborhood meeting place if you cannot return home  
    • Location outside of your community in case of evacuation  
    • Location in case of shelter in place 
    • Identify emergency shelters in your area   

Evacuation routes 

• Identify and map evacuation routes from frequent locations such as home, school, or work  
• Identify potential modes of transportation  

For planning for children, pets, the elderly, and disability, visit ready.gov/plan