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Emergency information sheet for the fridge
Emergency responders often look on the refrigerator. One page there can save time when it matters.
Short answer
An emergency sheet on the refrigerator gives responders and family the key facts fast: contacts, doctors, allergies, and where the medication list and health care proxy are kept. Print it, fill it in with your loved one, and update it when anything changes.
Want this organized for you? See the Home Safety Plan.
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | |
| Address and nearest cross street | |
| Primary language | |
| Emergency contact 1 (name, relationship, phone) | |
| Emergency contact 2 | |
| Doctor and phone | |
| Pharmacy and phone | |
| Allergies | |
| Medication list is kept at | |
| Health conditions to know (optional) | |
| Uses: glasses, hearing aids, walker, other | |
| Health care proxy name and phone | |
| Advance directive or POLST is kept at | |
| Insurance or Medicare card is kept at | |
| Pets in the home | |
| Spare key is with |
Updated on: __________
Keep a copy in the car and give one to a neighbor or family member. See also the medication list.
Common questions
Where should the emergency sheet go?
On the refrigerator, with a copy in a purse or wallet and with a trusted family member or neighbor.
How often should we update it?
Whenever a medication, doctor, or contact changes, and at least once a year.
Rules vary by state. Check with your state agency or a licensed professional where your loved one lives.
Want this organized for your family? The Home Safety Plan turns it into a personalized checklist with reminders. See plans.
Official resources and further reading
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