An evacuation plan that includes a designated emergency meeting location outside the fire or hazard area. Though it is unlikely, there are chances that you may be separated from your family. This is critical to determine who has safely evacuated from the affected area and where to find each other. Plan out several different escape routes from your home and community to avoid traffic jams. Create an evacuation plan for pets and large animals such as horses and livestock. Find a local shelter that will be sheltering animals from disasters and make sure that you are able to leave your animals with your local animal shelter during times of emergencies. A Family Communication Plan that designates an out-of-area friend or relative as a point of contact to act as a single source of communication among family members in case of separation.