The Obvious Information We Frequently Overlook ...

Mom Tip ~ The obvious information we need to have at our fingertips is sometimes the most frequently overlooked. Most of us wouldn't think of our address as being a critical piece of information ... it just seems so obvious that someone in our home should know where we live.

However, we often forget that a new babysitter will not automatically know our address if he / she had to call 911 to report an emergency. He / She may not even know your spouse's name.

Additionally, if a neighbor had to come into our home to assist in an emergency, he / she may not know our critical phone numbers. Or, if your child needed to call your spouse at work, would she know the number?

A great way to keep all of this information available at all times is to keep a laminated sheet by your phone that has the following critical information:

1. Your Names
2. Home Address
3. Home Phone Number
4. Your Cell Numbers
5. Work Number / Spouse's Work Number
6. Work Fax Number / Spouse's Fax Number
7. 911
8. Poison Control
9. Phone Number for Your Alarm Company
10. Primary Physician's Phone Number
11. Veterinarian (if you have a pet)
12. A list of all allergies, prior surgeries, and current medications for each family member.

If you have a family handbook, all of this information should be kept in the "emergency section." Make sure all of your family members are familiar with the location of this critical information.