{"id":1623,"date":"2026-03-20T09:50:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T13:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/em\/?page_id=1623"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:04:35","slug":"making-a-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/em\/making-a-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1623_a4ed92-b6{margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1623_a4ed92-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1623_a4ed92-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1623_a4ed92-b6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1400px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1623_a4ed92-b6{background-color:var(--global-palette9, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_5ca398-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_5ca398-a2\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1623_5ca398-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-3-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_5ca398-a2\"><strong>Build Your Plan Today.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;font-style:normal;color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-4-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_4016d5-f7\">The types of risks, emergencies, or disasters you need to plan for depend greatly on where you live. By building a plan today, you give your family or household\u2014who may not be together when an emergency occurs\u2014a clear game plan to follow, helping everyone feel more comfortable and confident during a crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Consider specific needs in your household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Create a family emergency plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Practice your plan with your family\/household.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Create a family reunification plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1623_d22fb8-26 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1623_d22fb8-26 .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:#bc9456;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1623_d22fb8-26\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_f5b272-54\"><strong>Know the basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_018bb9-05\">Plans should be created for different situations. For example, you should have a plan for when everyone is at home, as well as plans for when family or household members are at work, school, or away. Each plan you develop should be guided by the steps below and the questions and factors that accompany them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" b-spacer alignfull all-screens\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46{max-width:1100px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal:not(.kb-section-md-dir-vertical)>.kt-inside-inner-col>.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46{-webkit-flex:0 1 1100px;flex:0 1 1100px;max-width:unset;margin-left:unset;margin-right:unset;}.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1623_ec3da8-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col > 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kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Step 1: Put&nbsp;a plan together&nbsp;by discussing&nbsp;the questions below&nbsp;with your family, household, or workplace to start your emergency plan.<\/strong><br><\/h4><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">1. How will you receive emergency alerts and warnings?<br>2. What is my shelter plan?<br>3. What is my evacuation route?<br>4. What is my family\/household communication plan?<br>5. Do I need to update my emergency preparedness kit?<br>6. What is our reunification plan once the crisis has ended? How do we plan on getting back to meeting up and returning home?<br><br>By sitting down with your family, household, or workplace and discussing these questions, you begin an important first conversation about the various vulnerabilities you may face during a crisis. If you or others don\u2019t yet have answers to some of these questions, it\u2019s important to come together and determine them so everyone is better prepared.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);padding-top:10px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-infobox-textcontent h4.kt-blocks-info-box-title{font-family:Roboto;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#000000;}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-radius:4px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1623_caeb0d-26\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household.<\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Every household will need to prepare differently because each family has unique needs during an emergency. It\u2019s important to discuss those needs in advance and identify what specific considerations should be included in your plan. Some of the factors you may want to think about include the following.<br><br>1. Different ages of members within your household.<br>2. Responsibilities for assisting others or neighbors.<br>3. Pets or service animals.<br>4. Dietary needs, medical needs including prescriptions and equipment.<br>5. Disabilities or functional needs including devices and equipment.<br><br>By considering the needs of every person in your household or workplace, you help ensure that everyone can stay safe, supported, and accounted for during a crisis. Emergencies magnify vulnerabilities, so planning for everyone\u2019s unique needs is what turns a generic plan into a realistic one.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);padding-top:10px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-infobox-textcontent h4.kt-blocks-info-box-title{font-family:Roboto;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#000000;}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-text{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{border-radius:3px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box1623_209e35-93 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1623_209e35-93\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Step 3: Create a Family Emergency Plan<\/strong>.<\/h4><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">The following information should belong in your Family Emergency Communications Plan.<br><br>1. Household information (phone numbers and address.)<br>2. Family members (their names, numbers, social media accounts, emails, and important medical or other information.)<br>3. Emergency plans should include the following, children\u2019s school, childcare, caregiver or where they work to your plan. The details about the organization (address, emergency phone number, website, emergency plan\/pick-up.)<br>4. Emergency contacts should include the following. (names, phone numbers, emails, addresses.)<br>5. Emergency meeting places should include locations and instructions upon arrival.<br>6. Medical information should include the following (doctors name &amp; number, pediatrician name &amp; number, allergies &amp; prescriptions, medical insurance name &amp; policy, any assistive devices you use, veterinarian name &amp; phone number.)<br><br>When you create a family emergency plan, you\u2019re not just putting together a checklist\u2014you\u2019re building a lifeline for moments when everything around you becomes uncertain. Each piece of information you include fills a specific gap that might otherwise slow you down, create confusion, or put someone at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-top-left-radius:3px;border-top-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-right-radius:3px;border-bottom-left-radius:3px;background:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);padding-top:10px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:20px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{background:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:50px;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#444444;background:#ffffff;border-color:#eeeeee;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-infobox-textcontent h4.kt-blocks-info-box-title{font-family:Roboto;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-infobox-textcontent .kt-blocks-info-box-text{color:#000000;}.wp-block-kadence-infobox.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-text{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-radius:3px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore,.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore:focus{color:var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);background:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-right:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-bottom:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);border-left:1px solid var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);box-shadow:0px 0px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);}.kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap:hover{box-shadow:0px 0px 14px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box1623_711a74-9a\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h4 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Step 4: Practice your plan with your family\/household<\/strong>.<\/h4><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Practicing your family preparedness plan is crucial to ensure that everyone knows how to respond in case of an emergency. By practicing your plan it also, enhances communication, reduces panic, improves response, and builds trust.<br><br>Plans should be practiced with your family, household, or workplace at least every six months. After each exercise, it\u2019s important for everyone involved to sit down and talk about how the plan worked. Discussing what went well, what didn\u2019t, and any concerns or questions helps improve the plan, correct misunderstandings, and build confidence in how to respond during a real emergency.<br><br>Once an emergency or disaster has occurred and your plan has been put into action, it\u2019s important to debrief after the event\u2014once everyone and everything has been declared safe. Taking time to talk through what happened helps identify what worked well and what didn\u2019t. 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A reunification plan helps ensure that everyone knows how to reconnect quickly and safely, whether the disruption is caused by an evacuation, shelter\u2011in\u2011place order, school closure, or communication outage. Planning ahead reduces stress, speeds up recovery, and helps emergency responders focus on those who need immediate assistance.<br><br><strong>Creating Your Reunification Plan:<\/strong><br>Start by identifying the people you need to reconnect with after an emergency. Choose at least one meeting location near your home and another outside your neighborhood in case local roads or buildings are unsafe. Make sure every family member knows these locations and understands when to use each one.<br><br>Select an out\u2011of\u2011area contact who can help relay information if local phone lines are overloaded. Share this person\u2019s name and number with all household members, including children who are old enough to memorize or carry it. If someone becomes separated, they should check in with this contact as soon as they are able.<br><br>Include schools, workplaces, and care providers in your plan. Confirm how each organization communicates during emergencies and where they relocate children or staff if evacuation becomes necessary. 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A well\u2011thought\u2011out plan reduces stress, helps you make informed decisions, and ensures that everyone in your household knows how to stay safe and connected. It also accounts for critical needs\u2014such as medications, medical equipment, pets, and transportation\u2014so nothing is overlooked when time is limited. By preparing in advance, you protect your family, support your community, and increase your ability to respond confidently when an emergency occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1623_75946b-76 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1623_75946b-76 .kt-divider{border-top-width:4px;border-top-color:#bc9456;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1623_75946b-76\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1623_b287b2-26\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-06\/family-communication-plan_fillable-card.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Communication Plan Fillable Card<\/a> &#8211; FEMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-06\/ready_12-ways-to-prepare_postcard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12 Ways to Prepare<\/a> &#8211; FEMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" b-spacer alignfull all-screens\" ><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>*Credit: Portions of the information on this page are adapted from FEMA and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/\">Ready.gov<\/a> resources. 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