A US household reading guide
Know what to do, and stay connected, when plans change.
The plain-language family emergency guide: backup contacts, evacuation, children, pets, major hazards and recovery.
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- 35-page PDF
- US edition, October 2026
- Reading guide, no forms
What you'll learn
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Stay connected
Pick a backup contact and send one short update that others can act on.
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Leave without confusion
Meeting places, roles and transport, decided before the alert.
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Children, pets and caregivers
Make the plan work when a sitter, grandparent or school is in charge.
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Hazards and recovery
Ten hazard chapters, from wildfire to power outages, plus safe return steps.
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The full PDF requires completing an eligible third-party partner offer. Offers and eligibility vary and may involve personal details or payment. Requirements are shown before you start.
Quick answers
What does the guide contain?
A 35-page PDF for US households: first actions, alerts, communication and backup contacts, meeting places, evacuation, supplies, children and caregivers, accessibility, medicines, pets and service animals, ten hazard chapters, medical emergencies, missing people, recovery, records and privacy, practice, and a source list.
Is it a reading guide or a worksheet?
A reading guide. This edition has no forms or blank worksheets. Chapters explain what to do and why, with illustrative examples and short action lists.
Who is it designed for?
US households, including parents, grandparents, sitters and anyone responsible for a child, dependent or pet. It doesn't replace first-aid training or professional medical care, and this edition hasn't been independently reviewed by a clinician or emergency-management professional.
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