Family readiness & safety

A family emergency plan that fits on paper

Set two meeting places, plan who contacts whom, and review the important things your household needs to do before a crisis.

Build a printable household plan

This form stays in the browser while this page is open. It does not transmit, upload or save your contact details. Avoid printing private details on a public printer.

Meeting place immediately outside the homeSecond meeting place outside your neighborhoodOut-of-area contact (optional)Mobility, medication, pet or accessibility needsChoose a scenario to review

Do not wait to finish this form during an emergency. Follow official local alerts and emergency services instructions.

Printable plan summary

You can print a blank template too. Fill meeting places and emergency contacts with members of your household.

Make the plan testable

Walk the route to both meeting places. Check whether children, guests and anyone who needs assistance know how to get out.

Keep information current

Review your plan after moving, changing schools or changing emergency contacts. Update medicine lists and any equipment needs as circumstances change.

Use local guidance

Official emergency advice can differ by hazard and location. Shelter or evacuate according to actual conditions and local authorities.

Questions and practical guidance

What should a family emergency plan include?

Include two safe meeting places, a communication plan, exits, accessibility and mobility needs, medicines, pets and priority documents. Practice the plan and update it regularly.

Does this form store phone numbers?

No. It keeps entries in the open page only and does not save them locally or send them to a server. Printing creates a physical copy that you must protect.

How much emergency water or food should I store?

Consult local emergency management agencies for current, location-appropriate guidance. This tool intentionally does not give a universal quantity for every household.

Need an iPhone companion?

Family Ready is a separate iPhone app for planning household emergency preparations. This web worksheet can be printed and used independently.

See Family Ready: Emergency Plan on the App Store

Optional external iOS app. This web tool works independently, without purchase or sign-in.