Make a Plan
A family emergency plan ensures everyone knows what to do, where to meet, and who to call. It takes 30 minutes to create and could save your family's life.
Your Plan Should Include
- Two meeting locations: one near your home, one outside your neighborhood
- Two evacuation routes from your home
- Out-of-area emergency contact (long distance calls often work when local ones don't)
- Contact information for all family members (phone, email, work/school addresses)
- Medical information: medications, allergies, doctors, insurance
- Pet plan: carriers, food, vaccination records, pet-friendly shelters
- Important documents location (or cloud storage plan)
- Utility shut-off procedures (gas, water, electricity)
- Insurance information and photos of your home/possessions
Planning Templates
Evacuation Planning
Know your evacuation zone by visiting Genasys Protect. Plan multiple routes out of your area -- during a wildfire, your primary route may be blocked.
- Know your Genasys evacuation zone
- Identify at least two routes out of your neighborhood
- Drive each route so you know it by heart
- Know where evacuation shelters are likely to be set up
- Plan where you will go (friend, family, hotel) and discuss with them in advance
- Keep your car's gas tank at least half full during fire season
Review Your Plan Annually
Phone numbers change, kids grow up, and circumstances evolve. Review and update your plan at least once a year -- the start of fire season is a good reminder.