The American Red Cross Safe and Well Website is an internet-based tool that families can integrate into their family communications plan when preparing for disasters. The Safe and Well site is a public website that allows those affected by disaster to register themselves as “safe and well” by selecting and posting standard messages for friends and family that indicate they are safe and well at a shelter, home or hotel, and will make contact when they are able. Concerned family members who know the person's phone number (home, cell or work) or a complete home address can search for the messages posted by those who register.
When disaster strikes, knowing that loved ones are safe is very important to immediate family members and close friends. By registering on the Safe and Well website, families and individuals can bring peace of mind to those who care about their well-being and safety and can help to reduce the overwhelming number of phone calls that often times overload the system following a disaster.
