How to Create an Emergency Family Meeting Place

When emergency strikes, knowing your family is in a safe place is essential. Pre-arranged meeting places simplify the process by ensuring all family members know where to go and how to stay in contact. Talk to your children about where to meet in different emergency situations. You can never be too careful about family safety.

Instructions

• 1

  Choose a family safe place within your home. A basement, crawl space or interior room is a good choice. In the event of a storm, the family must meet in a sturdy, preferably windowless area.

• 2

  Pick a location outside. It must be near (but not immediately next to) your home. In the event of a fire, the family meeting place must be close enough to reach quickly and far enough to avoid danger. Consider the mailbox, a streetlight or a trusted neighbor's home.

• 3

  Select a neighborhood place you can meet in an emergency if you're unable to get home. A civic center or church can be ideal. If your town has a building designated as a storm shelter, use that location.

• 4

  Decide on the one place your family will meet no matter what. In the event of epic disaster, such as a declared war, your family must know where to look if you're not at home. You are unlikely to need this family meeting place, but know it just in case.