An emergency evacuation plan is a detailed guide that outlines all the steps household members must take to exit any room in the house, leave the area and reach a safe location.

Send out an email or written communication with evacuation routes, emergency contact numbers and a general overview of the disaster response procedures. Establish a communication plan.

Opt-in to get to emergency alerts and notices from your county. Map out possible evacuation routes by checking TripCheck.com or calling 511. Create a list of emergency contacts.