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Home Evacuation Plan
Write down how your household would leave, who may need help, how you would communicate, and when the plan will be reviewed. Keep the plan practical for the people, pets, and routines in your home.
- Written for families
- Printable checklist
Health information notice
This checklist is for general informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, or a professional home assessment. Ask a qualified healthcare professional about symptoms, medical conditions, medications, or changes to an existing care plan.
Plan together before an emergency
A useful household plan reflects the people who live there, the help they may need, the routes they can use, and the ways everyone will communicate. Record decisions in plain language and make sure each person knows where the plan is kept.
This checklist is for advance planning. During an emergency, follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services. Talk with a clinician about health-specific planning, and use qualified professionals for structural, electrical, fire-safety, accessibility, or other specialized work.
Household evacuation planning checklist
Check a row after the household has discussed it and recorded a clear decision or follow-up.
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People and pets |
Who is usually at home, who may need help, and which pets or service animals are part of the plan. |
Write names, support needs, and who has agreed to help. |
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Routes out |
The doors, walkways, steps, ramps, gates, and alternate routes the household may use. |
Record which route works for each person and what could block it. |
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Movement and support |
Walking aids, wheelchairs, transfer help, transportation, and assistance another person may provide. |
Write down who is responsible and which equipment must stay accessible. |
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Communication |
How household members will contact each other and which out-of-area contact can help reconnect people. |
Record names, numbers, and a backup method in a format everyone can use. |
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Meeting places |
Where the household would meet nearby and where it would reconnect farther away. |
Write down locations that are understandable and usable for everyone involved. |
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Essential items |
Water, food, medications, documents, chargers, personal-care supplies, and items needed by pets. |
Record what is needed, where it is kept, and who will review expiration dates or changing needs. |
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Power and connected tools |
Devices, alerts, account access, charging, backup power, and what still works without internet service. |
Note which tool supports the plan and who knows how to use it. |
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Plan copies |
Where printed and digital copies are kept and who should receive one. |
Record a location that can be reached without relying on one person or one device. |
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Review date |
When the household will revisit routes, contacts, supplies, equipment, and support roles. |
Choose a date and name the person who will bring the household back together. |
Your checks stay in this browser. Print a copy for the household and keep it where people can find it.
Set a review date
Finish by choosing when the household will review the plan again. Revisit it when someone moves, support needs change, contact information changes, or equipment is added. Keep the discussion focused on clear roles and usable routes.
Quick note
General information only, not medical or professional advice. Talk with your doctor or therapist before you change care or safety plans. Use qualified professionals for structural, electrical, fire-safety, accessibility, or other specialized work.
Sources and references
Public references used to shape this checklist.
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Emergency-plan basics.
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Household emergency-supply planning.
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Checklist spanning falls, fire, kitchens, bathrooms, and emergency preparation.