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Family Communication Plan Checklist
Write contact numbers, meeting places, alert sources, roles, and support needs in one place.
Contacts and Alerts
- Write household and out-of-area contacts.
- Include school, workplace, caregiver, medical, pharmacy, and veterinary contacts.
- Write numbers on paper in case phones are unavailable.
- Save official alert sources for home, work, school, and travel areas.
- Agree on text messages or short status updates to use when networks are crowded.
Meeting Places and Roles
- Choose nearby and backup meeting places.
- Pick an out-of-neighborhood meeting place for evacuations.
- Decide who grabs documents, pets, go-bags, medications, and keys.
- Plan who checks on children, older adults, neighbors, or people needing assistance.
- Know evacuation routes and transportation options.
- Include shelter-in-place steps for staying home when advised.
Practice and Updates
- Practice the plan calmly.
- Review the plan after moves, school changes, new jobs, medical changes, or new pets.
- Give copies to trusted household members or support people.
- Store the plan digitally and on paper.
- Make sure children know who to contact and where to meet.
Reviewed 2026-06-28. This checklist is educational only. It does not guarantee coverage, safety, reimbursement, or recovery. Read your policy and contact your insurer, licensed professionals, local officials, or other qualified sources for guidance specific to your situation.
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