Emergency Contact Card

An emergency contact card is a portable reference containing crucial information needed during an emergency—contact numbers, medical details, and predetermined meeting locations.

Why You Need One:

• Phone may die or be lost
• Stress impairs memory
• Others may need your information
• Children may be separated from parents
• Medical emergencies require quick info

  What to Include:

  Personal Information:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Blood type
• Allergies (especially medications)
• Medical conditions
• Current medications

  Emergency Contacts:

• Primary contact (local)
• Secondary contact (out of area)
• Work numbers
• Children's schools
• Doctor's name and number

  Meeting Places:

• Neighborhood meeting spot (if home is unsafe)
• Regional meeting spot (if neighborhood is evacuated)
• Out-of-town contact person

  Other Important Numbers:

• Insurance company (policy number)
• Poison control
• Local emergency management
• Utility companies

  Best Practices:

• Laminate for durability
• Keep in wallet at all times
• Give copies to family members
• Put in children's backpacks
• Store digital copy in phone (and cloud)
• Update when information changes

  For Children:

Create kid-friendly versions with:

• Full name and address
• Parents' phone numbers
• School emergency contact
• Medical alerts
• Neighborhood meeting place

  Review Regularly:

Update cards when:

• Phone numbers change
• Moving to new address
• Medical conditions change
• Emergency contacts change