Create a family communications plan because your family may not be together when disaster strikes.

* If you’re at work and your children are at school, where will you meet?
* Talk with your family and make a plan now.
* Who is the point of contact?
* How will you communicate?
* How will you take care of your pets?

These are just a few of the important questions that must be addressed in a plan. Making sure that your family has a plan in case of an emergency is critical to effective preparedness. Creating a plan is surprisingly easy, thanks to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready campaign.

The Ready web site even includes a downloadable Family Emergency Plan. Sit down with your family to complete the form, store it in a safe place, and make sure everyone knows where it is. It also includes wallet-sized cards that each family member can carry.

Here’s a tip: Commit a weekend to updating telephone numbers, buying emergency supplies and reviewing your emergency plan with everyone.

You can download the forms right here in this post.

I just downloaded and went through the pdf file. It is very informative and has clear cut steps in order to avoid confusion during emergency times.

Great link! Thanks!