Emergency Preparedness

Family Emergency Plan

Create a step-by-step emergency plan your whole family can execute — evacuation, communication, and reunification.

Elena Ruiz, Emergency Management 32 min 4 lessons

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Lesson 1 of 4

Evacuation Routes and Rally Points

9 min · Two ways out, two places to meet.

Map two routes out of your neighborhood and two out of your county, assuming the primary highway is closed.

Set a near rally point (end of the street) and a far one (a relative or friend 50+ miles away in a different hazard zone).

Pre-stage go-bags near the exit you would actually use, not in a back closet.

Put it into practice

Family Communication Kit

NOAA weather radio plus four hand-held radios.

$129

Emergency Lighting Kit

Room lanterns, headlamps, and rechargeable flashlights.

$79

Watch & Learn

Hand-picked videos from trusted public safety organizations that support this course.

Preparing Makes Sense

Source: FEMA

Family Communications Plan and Emergency Kit

Source: FEMA

Knowledge Check

Score 80% or higher to pass and earn your certificate. Finish every lesson first for the best result.

1. Why choose an out-of-state emergency contact?

2. How many evacuation routes should you plan?

3. How often should a family run an evacuation drill?

4. Which message type is most likely to get through on a congested network?