Emergency Card editor
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Casey Sample (sister) · 555-0199
Penicillin
Example medication — 10 mg each morning
Asthma
Inhaler in the front pocket of the blue backpack.
English
User-entered information. In an emergency, contact local emergency services.
How to fill in an emergency card well
- Pick a “call first” person who answers. Someone reachable day and night who knows your situation, plus a second contact who lives elsewhere.
- Copy medication names and doses exactly as the label says. Don’t shorten or change them. If you’re unsure, ask your pharmacist.
- Say “None known” rather than leaving allergies blank when you have checked. A blank field and “none” mean different things to a helper.
- Leave out anything a stranger shouldn’t have: identity numbers, bank details, door codes and passwords.
- Date it and review it every six months and whenever a medication or phone number changes.
Paper and phone work best together
A printed card works when a phone is locked, broken or out of battery. A phone copy is easier to keep current. In the Family Ready app, the Emergency Card is saved on your iPhone, opens without internet once your phone is unlocked, and can be exported as a dated PDF to print again whenever something changes.
Common questions
What should be on a family emergency contact card?
At minimum: the person’s name, who to call first with a working phone number, a second contact, known allergies, current medications with doses as written on the label, and important health conditions. Add a short note about where medication or medical devices are kept. Keep it to what a helper needs in the first few minutes.
Should I include my address or ID numbers?
Usually not. A card that may be seen by strangers should leave out identity numbers, bank details and passwords. Add only what helps someone assist you or reach your family.
Where should I keep a printed emergency card?
Many families keep one in a wallet or bag, one on the fridge, and one in the emergency kit. Give a copy to anyone who looks after your children or a relative.
Is this sample card a medical record?
No. It is a reference card containing information you choose to enter. Keep it current and confirm medical details with a qualified professional.
Official sources
General preparedness guidance. Always follow instructions from your local emergency authority. Family Ready is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.