Emergency contact plans: Choose a relay before phone service is disrupted
Build an emergency contact relay with an out-of-area contact, portable numbers and a short practice. Plan useful updates when household members are separated.
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Pet evacuation planning: Practice the trip before an emergency
A carrier and food bag are only part of the plan. Rehearse loading, confirm a destination and arrange backup help before an evacuation.
Build an emergency document kit you can use away from home
An emergency document kit should help you reach the right institution and retrieve the right record after leaving home. Build it around useful copies,
Sump pump backup planning: Prepare for the outage, not just the rain
A working sump pump is only one part of a basement flood plan. Before heavy rain, establish what happens if the power fails, the
Power outage food plan: Prepare your cooler before lights go out
A cooler, frozen packs and appliance thermometers make a power outage food plan practical. Decide what to move and when before a storm interrupts
Practice your family emergency communication plan before phones fail
A saved phone number is only the beginning. Test how your household will share locations, reach an outside contact and find the written plan.