Use a short household reset to make the family communication plan current and accessible to the adults who may need it.

Confirm how people reconnect

  • A nearby meeting place
  • A meeting place outside the neighborhood
  • An out-of-area contact
  • School or childcare reunification instructions
  • A backup way to communicate if calls do not connect

Update the caregiver copy

Give authorized caregivers the current contact plan and explain where it is kept. Remove obsolete phone numbers and note the review date so an old copy is easy to recognize.

Keep in mind

Do not post a child’s full plan, schedule or identifying information on social media or an unlocked public link.

Choose one next action

End the reset with one named owner and date. Preparedness becomes more usable through small, completed updates rather than a plan that is always waiting for a perfect weekend.

  • Replace an expired supply
  • Add a missing contact
  • Practice the meeting place
  • Confirm the school’s current procedure
  • Make the plan accessible to a caregiver who needs it

Sources and further reading

Scope of this resource

This is general preparedness information. Follow local emergency authorities and call local emergency services for immediate danger.

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