Collection Family Safety 2026.08.06

Family Evacuation Card for Children, Parents, and Pets

#Typhoon Preparedness #Child Safety #Family Evacuation #Elderly Safety #Pet Evacuation

A family evacuation plan can't just rely on a single sentence stating everyone should go together. Infants need feeding and diaper changes, parents need to consider medication and walking speed, and pets have specific requirements for carriers and shelter acceptance. Gather all the necessary help for each family member in one document. Write down caregiver contacts, an outdoor meeting place, and an outside area contact, and keep this card on your phone and in paper form. Include the caregiver's number, the meeting place, and the outside contact on one card. Indicate the order of who to contact first if the family gets separated. Review the common family contact card once in preparation and prioritize on-site control and evacuation instructions during an actual alert. Share the checked information with the family to avoid repeating the same checks.

The evacuation card should only list essential information that rescuers need immediately, such as caregiver contacts, medication, allergies, communication methods, and mobility aids. Reduce exposure of sensitive information and have both a paper copy and a digital copy on your phone. Designate an alternate contact in case the primary caregiver is unavailable. When situations get urgent, prioritize the movement of people and on-site guidance over gathering supplies.

The starting point for leaving should be based on the person who moves the slowest. After water begins to rise, don't go back to the dangerous area to gather more items or search for pets. Practice using carriers and mobility aids regularly so everyone in the family knows where the bags are. Do not enter hazardous areas to check personally; instead, inform the managing entity or emergency institution.

Family Common Contact Card

Write down caregiver numbers, the outdoor meeting place, and an outside area contact, keeping the information in both phone and paper form. Include caregiver numbers, meeting points, and outside contacts on one card. Indicate the order of whom to contact first in case the family gets separated. Check the common family contact card once at the preparation stage, and prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance during an actual alert.

Child Protection Card

Briefly write down the child's name, caregiver number, and allergies, avoiding excessive exposure of sensitive information. Place it where the child can easily show it, while minimizing detailed home address information. Write allergies and communication features in a brief format that rescuers can read immediately. The child’s caregiver card should be checked once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Infant Feeding and Diaper Pouches

Pack commonly used feeding items and diapers in daily portions, marking the replacement dates. Using familiar products in daily pouches can reduce stress in an unfamiliar environment. Mark the amount of water for formula and the number of diapers and replacement dates on the outer surface. The infant feeding and diaper pouch should be checked once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Parents' Medication List

Write down medication names, times for taking them, the prescribing medical institution, and caregiver numbers, while preparing some extras if possible. Not only the medication name but also the dosage, intake times, and contact details of the prescribing institution should be included. Do not increase medication arbitrarily and prepare extras within the range that can be discussed with medical staff. The parents' medication list should be checked once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Mobility Aid Check

Check the condition of canes, walkers, and wheelchairs, and request assistance for stair movement in advance. Inspect wheels, brakes, rubber tips, and battery levels. Considering the possibility of elevator outages, determine the number of people needed for stair movement and where to request help. Mobility aid checks should be confirmed once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Communication Support Card

Write down communication assistance methods for hearing, vision, and cognitive support, and show them to the shelter personnel. For requests that are difficult to explain verbally, write them down using pictures or short sentences. Keep hearing aid batteries, glasses, and communication devices in a place that can be accessed immediately. The communication support card should be checked once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Caregiver Backup Person

Decide on someone to take care of your needs if the primary caregiver cannot return home and discuss how to pass on the keys. The responsible person should clearly define who will take care of children, parents, or pets. Share the key location and the medication storage area while avoiding unnecessary exposure of personal information. The alternate caregiver should be confirmed once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Pet Carrier Familiarization

Familiarize pets with their carriers and prepare labels with names, caregiver numbers, and vaccination information. Place treats and blankets in the carrier with the door left open to create a positive experience of entering it. Check sizes and locking status to avoid wasting time with forced entry. Pet carrier adaptation should be confirmed once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Pet Food Pouches

Lightly pack food, water, waste bags, and medications while checking their expiration dates. Divide food into portions for one meal and keep water, waste bags, and medication together. Avoid sudden changes to the food and ensure the bag's weight does not hinder the caregiver's movement. The pet food pouch should be checked once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Shelter Accompaniment Conditions

Inquire about the rules for pet cohabitation and separation at local shelters and decide on alternative locations. Ask about the possibility of bringing pets, carrier obligations, separate spaces, and caregiver responsibilities. If acceptance is difficult, set alternatives such as a relative's house or a pet-friendly accommodation. Shelter cohabitation conditions should be confirmed once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Family Bag Weight

Distribute items so that each person can carry them, ensuring that the load does not fall heavily on the caregiver. Practice walking with the bags through the front door and stairs. Keep the hands of those who need to carry a child or assist with walking free to hold shared items. The weight of family bags should be checked once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Neighbor Assistance Network

Designate neighbors and management personnel to contact if stair movement is difficult, and request emergency assistance from 119. When asking for help, provide specific details about the number of people needed, available mobility aids, and the current floor. Instead of asking neighbors for challenging rescues, connect the management personnel with 119 support. The neighbor assistance network should be confirmed once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation guidance.

Place the completed cards inside the front door and on family phones, updating them immediately when medications or contacts change. Let children know the outdoor meeting place using simple language, and explain to parents the contacts of neighbors who can help and the management office. Check the condition of canes, walkers, and wheelchairs and request assistance for stair movement in advance. Inspect wheels, brakes, rubber tips, and battery levels. Consider the possibility of elevator outages and determine the number of people needed for stair movement and where to request help. Mobility aid checks should be confirmed once in preparation, and during an actual alert, prioritize on-site control and evacuation instructions.

Distribute bags among family members so that all load doesn’t fall on one caregiver. Keep baby supplies and medications easily accessible and chargers away from water. Label pet carriers with the pet's name and caregiver number, and have leashes ready.

Do not delay departure by trying to strictly adhere to the plan when an alert comes. Conditions for shelter acceptance and on-site control may change, so prioritize municipal guidance. In an emergency, quickly and accurately inform 119 or 112 of your location, the people needing help, and whether you are accompanied by a pet. Decide on the person who will take care of children, parents, or pets if the primary caregiver cannot return home, as well as how to pass on the keys. Clearly designate who will look after children, parents, or pets. Share the key location and the place to store medication while avoiding unnecessary exposure of personal information. Alternate caregivers should be confirmed once in preparation, and prioritize on-site control and evacuation instructions during an actual alert.

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