How do i let my family know i'm safe during or after a hurricane?

The Red Cross helps: If your community has experienced a disaster, you can register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website to let your family and friends know about your welfare. You may also call 1-866-GET-INFO to register yourself and your family.

Preparation: Discussion ahead of time regarding the meeting place in case of becoming separated. Set up a second place in the first one is inaccessible. Keep emergency supply of 3 days or more days on hand. Keep portable phone nearby and backup communication device on hand. Don't forget first-aid kit.

Check in.: You can check in as safe in disaster zones on social media like Facebook. Also, call one member of a friend group and ask them to share the information with several others, in a phone tree, so that you don't have to call each and every person yourself.

Have a plan: Since cell towers are generated by electricy, and power outages are very common afte a hurricane, most people cannot use their cell phones in affected areas. Local libraries have computers to contact family members by email or social media. Have a plan ahead of time

Hurricane and family: You are a very caring Family Person! • Commend yourself for being safe during or after a Hurricane. • Prior to Hurricane, get a Satellite Phone. • Talk to your loved ones and assure them that you will be in a Shelter if needed. • During the Hurricane, stay safe; use your Satellite phone only if needed. •After the Hurricane, use Phone, or contact Red Cross to inform your family that you are safe.