It's possible that you and your family could be separated when a disaster strikes, so it's crucial to prepare in advance. Consider how you will communicate, where you will meet, and how you will handle different scenarios.

Communicating with Your Family:

If local phone services are disrupted or overloaded, texting from your cell phone or making long-distance calls may be more reliable than local calls from a landline. Designate an out-of-state contact who can help keep separated family members in touch.

For additional resources to help you and your family make a plan, click on the links below:

• Document and Insure Your Property (English)
• Document and Insure Your Property (Spanish)

• Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables (English)
• Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables (Spanish)

• Family Communications Plan (English)
• Family Communications Plan (Spanish)

For additional details on preparedness tips, visit:

• Ready.gov
• ShakeOut.org