Family Emergency Plan
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Family Emergency Plan Builder
Fill in your household information below, then click Print / Save as PDF. Post a copy on your fridge and give one to every household member.
What This Tool Does
The Family Emergency Plan Builder walks you through creating a comprehensive, printable emergency plan for your household. You'll enter emergency contacts, meeting locations, evacuation routes, medical information, and utility shut-off details - then generate a clean, formatted PDF to post on your fridge and share with every family member. No account needed. Your data stays in your browser and is never transmitted anywhere.
Who It's For
Every household should have a written emergency plan - FEMA, the Red Cross, and local emergency management agencies all recommend it. This tool is especially useful for families with children who need to know what to do and who to call when a parent isn't home. It's also valuable for households with elderly members, people with disabilities, or anyone living in areas prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, or severe winter weather. The process takes about 10 minutes.
What to Do With Your Results
Print at least two copies: one for the refrigerator or a central bulletin board, and one for your go-bag or emergency kit. Give a digital copy to an out-of-state emergency contact. Practice the plan with your family at least once a year - walk your evacuation route, test that phone numbers are current, and make sure everyone knows where to meet. Pair this with our Emergency Kit Builder for complete preparedness.
Why do I need a written plan?
During an emergency, stress impairs decision-making. A written plan eliminates guesswork: everyone knows who to call, where to go, and what to grab. Studies show families with a plan respond faster and experience less panic during real emergencies.
What should an out-of-state contact do?
During local disasters, local phone networks often overload. An out-of-state contact can relay messages between separated family members since long-distance calls often go through when local calls don't. Choose someone reliable who's unlikely to be affected by the same event.
How often should I update the plan?
Review it every six months or whenever your household changes - new baby, someone moves out, new phone numbers, or a change in medical needs. Set a recurring calendar reminder so it doesn't slip.
Is my data safe?
Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server. When you close the page, the information is gone unless you've printed or saved the PDF yourself.
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