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Family Disaster Plan

Unlike a hurricane or a flood, there will likely be NO WARNING in the event of a terrorist attack or other disaster. We can make sure that our families know what we would do to account for each other in a disaster.

A Family Disaster Plan is critical and should be in place at all times. Your family's plan should include Emergency Contacts, identification of Rally Points, a Disaster Supply Kit, and more.

With some simple planning this can be done and help alleviate the fear of the unknown.

Select below to download a Family Disaster Plan Checklist or call our Helpline at 866.237-8274 to order a free copy.

For further information on Family Disaster Planning, visit:

American Academy of Pediatrics
Family Readiness Kit; How to prepare for terrorism

American Red Cross
"Terrorism - Preparing for the Unexpected"

Federal Consumer Information Center
suggested activities in disaster planning

FEMA for Kids - Resources for Parents and Teachers
"After a Disaster: How to Help Child Victims"
(Children's behaviors and how parents can help);

"After a Disaster: A Children's Mental Health Checklist"
(checklist with scoring system helps to assess a child's mental health status)


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