A calm plan for the day things aren’t calm.
“The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought.
The general who loses a battle makes but few calculations beforehand.”
— Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Most families prepare stuff. Very few prepare decisions.
The Family Emergency Plan Workbook is designed to fix that.
This is not a checklist you fill out once and forget. It’s a structured, plain‑language system that helps your family:
- Know who to contact
- Know where to go
- Know when to act
- Know how to communicate
- And know what matters most when time, power, and information are limited
“Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.”
— Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Why a Family Emergency Plan Matters
Disasters don’t fail families — lack of coordination does.
In real emergencies:
- Phones don’t work when you need them most
- Family members are rarely together
- Stress destroys memory and decision‑making
- Everyone assumes someone else has a plan
This workbook exists to eliminate those assumptions.
It gives your household a shared mental model so everyone is operating from the same playbook — even when communications are degraded or unavailable.
What Makes This Different
Most emergency plans are either:
- Too simple to matter, or
- So complex no one actually uses them
This workbook is built from operational planning principles used in aviation, emergency management, and continuity programs — adapted specifically for families.
You will not find:
- Fear‑based marketing
- Unrealistic survival fantasies
- One‑size‑fits‑all answers
You will find:
- Clear structure
- Defined triggers and actions
- Redundancy without complexity
- Practical communications planning
- Space to customize for your family and your risks
What the Workbook Covers
The Family Emergency Plan Workbook walks you through:
🧭 Family Coordination
- Primary, alternate, and contingency contacts
- Out‑of‑area emergency contacts
- Roles and responsibilities
📍 Movement & Reunification
- Neighborhood, local, regional, and emergency rally points
- Routes and alternates
- Message drops for communications‑denied environments
📡 Communications Planning
- Phone, messaging, radio, satellite, and broadcast layers
- PACE planning (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency)
- Authentication and passphrases
- Integration with GMRS, HAM, NOAA, and emergency broadcast systems
🚨 Triggers & Decision Points
- Practical preparedness conditions (PREP‑CON)
- Objective triggers tied to real‑world indicators
- Clear actions for each condition
📁 Continuity & Documentation
- Family contingency binder checklist
- Critical documents and backups
- Medical, school, pet, and insurance information
🎒 Equipment Planning
- Get‑Home Bags
- Bug‑Out Bags / Bins
- Vehicle emergency supplies
- Evacuation checklists
All in one place. In plain language. Designed to be used under stress.
How the Workbook Works
This is a guided workbook, not a book you passively read.
- You fill it out step‑by‑step
- QR codes link to secure, non‑public instruction pages
- Extra pages are available when you need more space
- Updates and bonus material are delivered through the website
The result is a living plan — not a static document.
Who This Is For
This workbook is ideal for:
- Families who want clarity without paranoia
- Households with kids, pets, or elderly relatives
- People who travel, commute, or work outside the home
- Preparedness‑minded families who want structure, not noise
No prior experience required.
If you can have a family conversation, you can build this plan.
What You’ll Have When You’re Done
When you complete the Family Emergency Plan Workbook, you’ll have:
- A single, organized reference your whole family understands
- Reduced stress during uncertain situations
- Faster, calmer decision‑making
- Fewer assumptions — and fewer mistakes
Most importantly:
Everyone knows the plan.
Start Building Your Plan
Preparedness isn’t about fear.
It’s about removing uncertainty before it matters.