“First… Prepare with Knowledge!”
1%
of American families actually have a SHTF plan
THE COLD REALITY
Most families mean to have a plan. They talk about it. They think about it after a hurricane makes the news. Then life gets in the way and they never actually sit down and write it out.
That 99% will be the ones standing in the middle of the street on Day-X asking each other, “Where do we go? How do we get to the kids? Who has the flashlight?” — while the 1% are already executing their plan.
PICTURE DAY-X
The grid goes down at 2:14 PM on a Tuesday. Your spouse is at work across town. Your kids are at two different schools. Cell towers are jammed. Your phone is at 12%. The gas station is out and the line at the one that has power is already three blocks long.
Does every person in your family know exactly where to go, who to call first, and what to do if they can’t reach you?
WHAT A WRITTEN PLAN SOLVES
📍 Everyone knows where to go
Primary and secondary rally points. No guessing. No phone needed. Every person — including kids — knows the address.
📞 Numbers are on paper
When your phone is dead, do you know your spouse’s cell number from memory? Your kids’ school? A written list is the backup that actually works.
📱 Radios replace phones
When towers go down, GMRS radios keep your family connected for miles. Your plan lists every device, channel, and check-in time — no confusion.
🎒 Bags are ready and assigned
A BOB that’s never been checked in two years is a liability. Your plan tracks who has what bag, what’s in it, and when it was last rotated.
👤 Kids can execute it
A real plan is simple enough that a 10-year-old can follow it alone. School release protocol. Who to go with. Where to wait. Written down, rehearsed, memorized.
🔒 Panic replaced by protocol
Panic is what happens when there’s no plan. Protocol is what happens when there is one. Training your brain to execute under stress starts with writing it down.
This page is your starting point. Below is a complete Family Emergency Plan covering contacts, locations, bug-out bags, daily carry bags, and communication devices. Print it. Fill it in. Put a copy in every vehicle, every school bag, and every BOB. The plan only works if it’s on paper — not in your phone.
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Family Emergency Plan
Print this sheet. Keep one copy in every vehicle and every bug-out bag. Update annually.
Last Updated: _____ / _____ / _______
Location: _______________________________
SECTION 1 — IMMEDIATE FAMILY
PARENTS / GUARDIANS
| Name | Cell Phone | Work Phone | Work Address | Work Hours / Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHILDREN
| Name / Age | Cell Phone | School Name | School Address | School Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SECTION 2 — EXTENDED FAMILY & CLOSE FRIENDS
| Relation | Name | Cell Phone | Home Phone | Home Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grandparent | ||||
| Grandparent | ||||
| Uncle / Aunt | ||||
| Uncle / Aunt | ||||
| Uncle / Aunt | ||||
| Uncle / Aunt | ||||
| Close Friend | ||||
| Close Friend | ||||
| Close Friend | ||||
| Close Friend |
SECTION 3 — WHERE IS EVERYONE? (WEEKLY SCHEDULE)
| Person | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri / Weekend Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SECTION 4 — RALLY / MEETING POINTS
| Primary Meeting Point (closest to home) | |
|---|---|
| Location Name | |
| Address | |
| Notes | |
| Secondary Meeting Point (if primary is unsafe) | |
| Location Name | |
| Address | |
| Notes | |
| Bug-Out Destination (if leaving region) | |
| Location / Name | |
| Address / Route | |
SECTION 5 — CRITICAL NUMBERS
| Contact | Number |
|---|---|
| Out-of-State Contact | |
| Neighbor (trusted) | |
| Neighbor (trusted) | |
| Family Doctor | |
| Pharmacy | |
| Nearest Hospital | |
| Gas / Utility | |
| Electric / Water | |
| Insurance Agent | |
| Mechanic / Auto | |
| GMRS Channel / Freq |
SECTION 6 — SPECIAL NOTES (Medications / Pets / Special Needs / Passwords)
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Keep copies in: Every Vehicle • Every Bug-Out Bag • Every School Bag • Safe Deposit Box
SECTION 7 — BUG-OUT BAGS (BOB) — WHO HAS WHAT
List every bag in the household. Each person should know where their bag is and be able to grab it in under 2 minutes.
| Person | Bag Type | Color / ID | Stored Location | Key Contents Note | Last Checked / Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72-hr BOB | |||||
| 72-hr BOB | |||||
| Kid’s BOB | |||||
| Kid’s BOB | |||||
| Get-Home Bag | In vehicle | ||||
| Get-Home Bag | In vehicle |
72-HR BOB CORE CHECKLIST (Check & date each item annually)
WATER & FOOD
| ☐ Water (min. 3L per person) | Qty: _______ Exp: _______ |
| ☐ Water filter / LifeStraw | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Food bars / MREs (3-day supply) | Qty: _______ Exp: _______ |
| ☐ Compact camp stove + fuel | Checked: _______________ |
SHELTER & WARMTH
| ☐ Emergency bivvy / sleeping bag | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Poncho / rain gear | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Change of clothes (season-appropriate) | Updated: _______________ |
| ☐ Fire starter + waterproof matches | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Sturdy broken-in walking shoes/boots | Updated: _______________ |
NAVIGATION & COMMS
| ☐ Paper maps (local + regional) | Updated: _______________ |
| ☐ Compass | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ GMRS radio (charged) | Charged: _______________ |
| ☐ Hand-crank / solar emergency radio | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Copy of THIS family plan | Updated: _______________ |
MEDICAL & TOOLS
| ☐ IFAK / trauma kit | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Prescription medications (7-day) | Exp: ___________________ |
| ☐ Headlamp + spare batteries | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Multi-tool / knife | Checked: _______________ |
| ☐ Cash (small bills, $100+ minimum) | Amount: ________________ |
SECTION 8 — OUT & ABOUT BAGS / ONE-DAY BAGS
Bags that are carried daily — school bags, work bags, EDC packs, vehicle kits. Each should have a basic survival layer built in.
| Person | Bag Type | Color / ID | Always-In-Bag Items (check what’s packed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Bag | ☐ Water bottle ☐ Snack bars ☐ Phone charger/battery ☐ Copy of family plan ☐ GMRS radio ☐ First aid mini kit | ||
| School Bag | ☐ Water bottle ☐ Snack bars ☐ Phone charger/battery ☐ Copy of family plan ☐ GMRS radio ☐ First aid mini kit | ||
| Work / EDC Bag | ☐ Water bottle ☐ Energy bars ☐ Pocket knife / multi-tool ☐ Copy of family plan ☐ GMRS radio ☐ Cash (small bills) ☐ Headlamp | ||
| Work / EDC Bag | ☐ Water bottle ☐ Energy bars ☐ Pocket knife / multi-tool ☐ Copy of family plan ☐ GMRS radio ☐ Cash (small bills) ☐ Headlamp | ||
| Vehicle Kit | Vehicle 1 | ☐ Get-home bag ☐ Jumper cables ☐ Tow strap ☐ Fix-a-flat ☐ Mylar blanket ☐ Work gloves ☐ Water (1 gal) ☐ Paper maps | |
| Vehicle Kit | Vehicle 2 | ☐ Get-home bag ☐ Jumper cables ☐ Tow strap ☐ Fix-a-flat ☐ Mylar blanket ☐ Work gloves ☐ Water (1 gal) ☐ Paper maps |
SECTION 9 — FAMILY COMMUNICATION DEVICES
When phones are down, radios are everything. Every person needs to know their assigned channel and how to reach every other family member.
| Person | Radio Make & Model | Type | Primary Ch / Freq | Backup Ch / Freq | Stored Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMRS | |||||
| GMRS | |||||
| GMRS | |||||
| GMRS | |||||
| Ham / Other | |||||
| Base Station | GMRS Base | Home / fixed location |
CHECK-IN SCHEDULE
| Morning check-in time: | |
| Evening check-in time: | |
| Emergency alert word: | |
| “All clear” code word: | |
| If no contact after: | Go to meeting point |
FARADAY / EMP PROTECTED BACKUP DEVICES
| Device | Stored In / Location |
|---|---|
GMRS LICENSE
| License holder name: | |
| Call sign: | |
| License expiry: | |
| Repeater (if any): | |
| Local GMRS net freq: |
Print → Fill In → Laminate → One copy per vehicle • One in every bug-out bag • One at home
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