A PrepInPeace Family guide

Where to Store Family Emergency Information

Compare printed, encrypted digital, and off-site storage for a practical family plan.

A practical place to start. Adapt these notes to your household and keep important decisions with the people and professionals you trust.

Step 01

Printed copy

A printed reference works during device or internet outages. Protect it from casual access while ensuring trusted people know its location.

Step 02

Encrypted digital copy

Test that an authorized person can recover and unlock it before relying on it.

Step 03

Off-site backup

Keep a secure second copy away from the home. Avoid unencrypted email attachments and casually shared folders.