Emergency Preparedness
8 articles
Emergency Contacts for Aging Parents Living Alone
The adult-child's guide to building a reachable network around a parent who lives alone, plus a note on keeping medication lists handy for first responders.
The Sitter Can't Reach You: Building a Reachability Chain
What happens when the first number doesn't answer? How to design a who-to-call-next chain so a caregiver is never stuck.
Who Should Be on Your Emergency Contact List? More People Than You Think
Beyond 911 and grandma: the backup adults, neighbors, and specialty numbers a real family emergency plan needs, and how to choose them.
What Kids Should Know by Age: Addresses, Phone Numbers, and When to Call 911
An age-by-age guide to the safety information kids can learn, from knowing their full name to memorizing a phone number and calling 911.
Emergency Contacts for Camp and Summer Programs
What camp forms will ask for, what to collect from the camp in return, and how to keep your family's summer contact information straight.
The Family Emergency Contact List: What to Include (Free Printable Checklist)
Everything a complete family emergency contact list should include, where to post it, and how to keep it current, with a printable checklist.
Setting Up In Case of Emergency (ICE) Contacts on Your Phone, and Why That's Only Half the Job
Set up In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts on iPhone and Android so first responders can reach your people, and learn why that's only half the job.
Emergency Contact Cards for Kids: What Goes in the Backpack and Wallet
What belongs on a child's emergency contact card, where to put it, and how to balance being findable with your family's privacy.