Get Ready 101: Household Plans

So, you've figured you need a household emergency plan. Great call. 

Now - where do you start? And what do you actually include

The good news, we've made it easy. We've got a simple template you can download and stash with your emergency kit (or your go-to "important docs" spot). Sorted. 

It's also worth giving it a quick review once a year - daylight savings is a good prompt- to ensure all the details are still relevant. 

A simple household plan means less stress, faster decisions, and everyone's on the same page. Nobody (or pets) left behind. 

Download Your Plan template. 

What's included in your plan?

1. Who's in your household - names, contact details, anyone who might need additional support in an emergency
2. Special considerations - pets, kids, medical needs
3. Key contacts - emergency services, family, an out-of-area contact in case local networks go down
4. A whole bunch of 'What if' questions to consider and make a plan to cover:  If you can't get home: where you'll meet, and who's sorting the kids?  If you can't contact each other, which news sources will you listen to for information. If you need to shelter-in-place at home, where your supplies are, and do you have enough for everyone to last 3-7 days?  If you have no power or water, what the plan b. is. If you need to leave quickly, where will you go and how will you get there. 

That's it - just get it down on paper. Share the plan with your family. Put it somewhere safe and obvious (like the fridge or your emergency supplies stash).

Once you’ve got it down on paper, you’ll quickly see what’s missing.

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