Bugout Guide

Emergency Contacts

Write these down by hand. When power is out, your phone is dead, and the internet is down, paper doesn't need batteries.

Why write it down?

During Hurricane Katrina, 90% of cell towers failed. In the 2003 Northeast blackout, people couldn't access digital contacts for days. Keep printed copies in your go-bag, car, and taped inside a kitchen cabinet.

Instructions

Fill this out by hand using a pen. Make 3 copies: one for your go-bag, one for your car, and one stored at home. Update every 6 months or when contact info changes.

Emergency Services
Call 911 for all life-threatening emergencies
Emergency911
Local Police (non-emergency)
Local Fire Department
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
Local Hospital / ER
Immediate Family
Spouse, children, parents - your inner circle
Person #1
Name / Relationship
Cell Phone
Work/Alt Phone
Home Address
Person #2
Name / Relationship
Cell Phone
Work/Alt Phone
Home Address
Person #3
Name / Relationship
Cell Phone
Work/Alt Phone
Home Address
Person #4
Name / Relationship
Cell Phone
Work/Alt Phone
Home Address
Out-of-Area Contact
Someone 100+ miles away who can relay messages

Why out-of-area? Local phone lines may be jammed, but long-distance calls often work. This person coordinates your family if you get separated.

Name / Relationship
Cell Phone
Home Phone
Email
Full Address
Trusted Neighbors
People nearby who can help in an emergency
Neighbor #1
Name
Phone
Address
Neighbor #2
Name
Phone
Address
Work & School
Know how to reach family during work/school hours
Workplace #1 - Name & Main Number
Direct Line / Extension
Workplace #2 - Name & Main Number
Direct Line / Extension
School #1 - Name & Main Number
School #2 - Name & Main Number
Medical Contacts
Doctors, pharmacies, insurance
Primary Doctor - Name & Phone
Pharmacy - Name & Phone
Health Insurance - Policy # & Phone
Dentist
Veterinarian (if pets)
Utilities & Services
For reporting outages and emergencies
Electric Company
Gas Company
Water Company
Landlord / Property Manager
Home Insurance - Policy # & Phone
Critical Information
Medical conditions, allergies, special needs

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