Home Emergency Checklist

Household preparedness

Emergency Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist to review your household’s emergency readiness.
Tick each item when it has been completed or verified, and revisit
the list as your household needs change.

Household emergency plan completed and shared.
Emergency kit portable, accessible and current.
Two exit routes considered where possible.
Outdoor meeting place selected.
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tested and within service life.
Emergency contacts posted and saved.
Main water, electrical and fuel shutoffs identified; use only when safe and appropriate.
Medication, mobility, service-animal and power-dependent needs included.
Copies of insurance, identification and essential records secured.
Weather alerts and local emergency information sources enabled.
Trusted local property contact identified for travel periods.
Home inventory updated.

Safety reminder: Follow local emergency guidance.
Do not operate utility shutoffs or enter unsafe areas during an
emergency. Contact qualified professionals when needed.

Important: Home protection technology cannot prevent every loss or guarantee detection, reporting or resolution. Insurance coverage, deductibles, exclusions, endorsements, pricing and eligibility vary by insurer and policy.

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