Phone Numbers You Should Store In Your Cell Phones for Emergencies

In times of emergencies you may not remember all the important phone numbers you need, or might not be capable to dial them yourself.

Take a few minutes now to program those numbers into your cell phone.

With the invention of cell phones it seems people are less likely to memorize phone numbers than before.  In a panic situation, you don't want to have to start searching for those numbers.


# 1 -  Add ICE  (In Case of Emergencies) numbers.  If you're in the ER after a car accident, who are the 2 or 3 people you would want the nurse to call first to notify ASAP?

Farmers Insurance Disaster Response Vehicles

Have those people as a regular entry by their name, but also as second entry such as  ICE 1, ICE 2, and ICE 3.  (Example:  "ICE 2   Mom")


# 2 -  Your auto insurance company's claims number.  If you get into an accident on the weekend, you don't want to have to try to track down your agent who's out of the office.  Program the direct claims number into your cell phone.  You should be able to find it on your most recent bill, on the Evidence of Insurance which should be in your glove box, or online.


FYI:  Farmers Insurance Claims Number:  1-800-Help Point or  1-800-435-7764


# 3 -  Poison Control for your area...especially if you have children.  Click HERE for our "Poison Control: Pills vs. Candy" blog article.


FYI: California Poison Control -  1-800-222-1222


# 4 -  Your children's Pediatrician's Office for when those questions come up, or your child is in need away from home.

# 5 -  Your local Pet Emergency room.  Has your pet ever gotten injured, swallowed something, or got that pesky burr in their ear on a holiday or weekend?  Their regular vet probably isn't available.  Have a back up number handy.


# 6 -  The number of your local police when 911 isn't necessary but you need to contact them for an non-emergency.





# 7 -  The numbers of your kid's schools if you need to contact them about an emergency, an early pick-up, or a substitute to pick them up.


# 8 -  The number of your "Out-of-State-Contact".  Disaster preparedness advocates suggest having a person out of the area in mind who can be contacted and relay info when disasters such as fires, floods, and earthquakes strike your hometown.

When disasters strike, communications become unreliable.  You might not be able to make local calls, but possibly might be able to make long distance calls, or at least text a message to someone who is not being evacuated.


When cell towers get overloaded, it's often easier to get a text through (even if delayed), but not an actual phone call.  That contact will let everyone know you're OK, where your are, or pass along updates on meeting places.

Also have these number written down and stored in your Bug-Out-Bag, the bag of supplies and water you should keep handy in case of a quick evacuation from your home (or office).


Now that your phone is updated, update your spouse's and your children's.  Do you have a business cell phone too?


Here are some of our past disaster preparedness and safety blogs.  Please take time to read them and become better prepared. Your health and safety are our primary concern.

Maintain a defensible zone around your home

Pet micro-chipping before disasters occur

Insurance Company Emergency Response Vehicles

Should I get Earthquake Insurance?

A look back at the Wildfires of 2007

The Tornadoes of 2011

The March of Dimes & Farmers Insurance unite in wake of the Alabama Tornadoes

Getting Ready for claims after accidents and disasters

Disaster Preparedness: Resources and Websites

Preparing for disasters when space and money is limited (includes Red Cross info)

A map of the area affected by the Southern California
Power Outage, 2011. 

Lessons from Hurricane Irene.

Flood Insurance?

The Red Cross and Workplace Disaster Preparedness.

Emergencies: Lessons Learned from the Power Outage of 2011.





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