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Plan contact when networks fail

A coordinator and message arrangement are agreed.

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Done when

A coordinator and message arrangement are agreed.

A coordinator and message arrangement are agreed.

Who this is for

Families or groups willing to exchange updates.

Why this matters

You know who will coordinate household updates.

How to do it

Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.

  1. Choose an out-of-area coordinator and obtain their agreement.
  2. Agree a short message covering location, safety and any help needed.
  3. Write numbers on paper and agree a meeting point if messages cannot be sent.

Evidence and references

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    Make a plan(Opens in a new tab)American Red Crossจุดนัดพบ ผู้ประสานนอกพื้นที่ บัตรติดต่อ การแบ่งหน้าที่และฝึกแผน อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05

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