Family Emergency Plan Checklist: Be Ready for Anything
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Documents to Organize
Will and/or trust
Power of attorney (financial and healthc...
Advance directive / living will
Insurance policies: life, health, home, ...
Birth certificates, marriage certificate...
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Emergency Contacts
Primary care doctors for each family mem...
Nearest emergency room
Attorney and financial advisor
Insurance agent
Close friends or neighbors who can help ...
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Gather these and store them where family can find them.
Will and/or trust
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Power of attorney (financial and healthcare)
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Advance directive / living will
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Insurance policies: life, health, home, auto
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Birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports
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Social Security cards
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Property deeds and vehicle titles
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List of financial accounts with institution names
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Emergency Contacts
Everyone in the family should have access to this list.
Primary care doctors for each family member
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Nearest emergency room
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Attorney and financial advisor
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Insurance agent
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Close friends or neighbors who can help in a crisis
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Out-of-area emergency contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I update my family emergency plan?
Review it annually, or whenever you have a major life change: new baby, move, marriage, divorce, job change, or health event. Set a calendar reminder.
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