get separated or have to evacuate. for example, a local park or playground.
an out of area contact - during a disaster, you may not be able to make local phone calls, but you can call out of the area. pick a family member or friend to serve as your family's out-of-area contact. in the event of an emergency or disaster, you can call your out-of-area contact and tell them you're safe, where you are, and where you are going. your out-of-area contact can then share this information with other family members who call. all family members should have the phone number of your out-of-area contact with them at all times.
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