Being prepared for emergencies, from a car accident to the pipes bursting at home, is very important. Often, one of the best ways you can prepare is to know who to call in a crisis and how to get in touch with them.
Whether you keep these numbers in your phone or on a note stuck to the fridge, these are the emergency contacts everyone should be able to find quickly.
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If you’ve been in an accident, the emergency services need to know who to contact. Choose who your emergency contact should be, like your mom or dad, your husband, a sibling, or your best friend.
Label them in your phone as ‘In Case Of Emergency’ or ‘ICE’ and then their name.
If your phone can open notes from the lock screen, add a note with a list of emergency contacts and who they are, so an EMT knows who they’re calling.
Legal Advice
If the worst happens, you may need legal advice. If you currently have an attorney that you deal with, store their details somewhere you can find them fast.
Whether you’ve been in an accident or been injured, easy access to prompt legal advice is very important.
Emergency Services And Medical Care
Everyone knows the number to call for emergency services, but it’s a good idea to know how to reach your local police force and fire service.
In a crisis where you need this help, but it’s not an emergency, you can still reach the right people without blocking up emergency numbers.
You should also know how to contact your doctor both during business hours and after hours in case you need medical assistance. Most medical offices have an after-hours number for you to call. You should also have numbers for the nearest hospital.
Utility Providers
If the power suddenly goes out, or the mains outside your house burst, or there’s a gas leak, you need to reach your utility company quickly to let them know.
They can advise you on what to do, and if needs be, adjust your bills if deemed necessary.
Animal Control
Animal Control might not be the first people you’d think you’d need to contact, but it’s a useful contact to have.
Has your pet gone missing?
Have you found an injured wild animal in your garden or beside the road?
Is there a stray dog roaming the neighborhood?
In cases such as these, you need to call animal control to get advice and help.
Your Next Door Neighbors
Swap contact details with the neighbors on either side of you. These contacts could be useful, as you can watch out for each other’s properties. You’ll also be able to call them if something happens to their home or car while they’re away, and they can do the same for you.
Insurance Companies
Whether your car has been hit or your home has been damaged in a flood, you need to get in touch with your insurance company quickly.
Save yourself hunting for these numbers when you’re already stressed out.
Wrapping Up
It’s important to do what you can to be prepared in the event of an emergency. A great place to start is by always making sure you have quick and easy access to these emergency contacts.
