When developing your family's disaster plan, you should assemble and make individual copies of vital contact information for each family member.

In addition to the printable card above, we've provided a Household Contact Information Sheet (in PDF) which includes two wallet-sized cards for this purpose.

Make extra copies if necessary.

Remember these important tips when designating emergency contacts:

• Make sure everyone knows the address and phone number of your chosen meeting place.
• Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster. If New York City phone circuits are busy, this out-of-state contact can be an important way of communicating between household members. When local phone circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to make.
• Ensure that household members have a copy of your Household Disaster Plan to keep in their wallets and backpacks.