Emergency Binder & Offline Info
A simple paper binder (or folder, or envelope) keeps the information you'd panic without — contacts, medications, ID, and meeting places — all in one safe place.
Key takeaways
- Keep key info on paper in case phones and internet fail.
- Never write actual passwords — just a reminder of where they live.
- A little cash and a paper map can save the day.
Step-by-step
- Gather contacts and info. Emergency contacts, important phone numbers, your medication list, allergies, and local services on one or two pages.
- Document and ID checklist. List your ID and key documents and where they're kept. Add pet information and family meeting places.
- Passwords without passwords. Write a gentle reminder of where your accounts and passwords are stored — never the passwords themselves.
- Add a map and cash. Keep a paper map of your area and a little cash or coins, since debit and ATMs may not work during an outage.
✅ Printable checklist
- Emergency contacts written down
- Medication list + allergies
- ID and document checklist
- Pet info + family meeting places
- Important phone numbers + local services
- Password reminder note (no passwords)
- Paper map + small cash/coins