Family Emergency Plan Template (Printable PDF & GoodNotes)
A one-page family emergency plan. Write your meeting point, out-of-area contact, nearest hospital and vet; tick off a go-bag checklist (water, torch and batteries, first aid kit, medication, phone chargers, copies of ID, cash and snacks); and record where important documents are and who has a copy.
- Printable US Letter8.5 × 11 in, white paper
- Printable A4210 × 297 mm, white paper
- iPad / GoodNotesAlso Notability and Noteshelf
- E-ink tabletreMarkable, Kindle Scribe, Boox
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One page, ready to fill in.
- Write-in lines for meeting point, out-of-area contact, nearest hospital and vet
- A checklist: water, torch & batteries, first aid kit, medication, phone chargers, copies of ID, cash and snacks
- An important documents: where they are table with columns for document, location and who has a copy
- Undated, so you can print or duplicate it as often as you need
Who it's for
Families with children, people living in areas prone to storms, floods, fires or earthquakes, households with older relatives or pets, and anyone who's never agreed what to do if they can't get home.
Getting the most from a family emergency plan.
Choose two meeting points
One just outside your home, such as a neighbour's gate, and one further away in case you can't get back to the street. Write both.
Pick an out-of-area contact
During local emergencies, it can be easier to reach someone far away. Everyone in the family should know who it is and have their number.
Pack the go-bag and tick it
Use the checklist to pack a bag and keep it near the door. Check it every six months and replace food, water and batteries.
Record where documents are
Passports, insurance, birth certificates, deeds and wills. Knowing where they are, and who has copies, saves panic.
Practise it
Walk the family to the meeting point once a year and make sure children know the plan. A plan nobody remembers doesn't help.
Included in 2 planners
This template is a page in each of these planners. Open one to see everything else that comes with it.
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About this family emergency plan template
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What should a family emergency plan include?
Where to meet, who to contact, the nearest hospital, a go-bag of essentials, and where important documents are kept. The template has each of these on one page.
Where should I keep it?
Keep one copy on the fridge or in the home binder and one in the go-bag. Share a digital copy with your out-of-area contact.
Can I add pets?
Yes. There's a line for the vet, and you can add pet food, leads and carriers to the go-bag list.
Is it official emergency guidance?
No. It's a planning template. Check your local emergency services or government guidance for advice on the risks where you live.
What should be in a go-bag?
Water, food, a torch and batteries, a first aid kit, medication, phone chargers, copies of ID and cash. The checklist starts with these; add items for babies, pets and anyone with medical needs.
