Creating a Family Emergency Communication Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

Alright, let’s get real for a second. We all know that life can throw some serious curveballs. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a grid-down situation, or just life throwing a wrench in your plans, the one thing you can count on is chaos. But here’s the kicker – you can control how you respond to that chaos. And a huge part of that? Your family’s ability to communicate when the world around you is falling apart.

Now, I know what you’re thinking – “This all sounds great, but how in the world do I even begin?” Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This book isn’t about bombarding you with theory or overwhelming you with a thousand things to buy. Nope. This is about getting practical. I’m going to walk you through simple, actionable steps to build a communications plan for your family. Whether you’re sitting in your cozy living room right now or the power’s out, this plan will work.

Now, a quick heads up: This isn’t going to be some dry, technical guide full of jargon that makes your eyes glaze over. I’ll share the stuff that’s worked for my own family – me, my wonderful wife Trish, and our two girls, Stephanie and Alexandria – as well as some wisdom from my good friend, Kyle Harrison, over at The Preparedness Post (you should definitely check that out if you haven’t yet).

By the end of this, you’ll have a rock-solid family emergency communications plan that’ll ensure everyone knows what to do, where to go, and how to keep in touch – even when the grid goes down. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started.