Keeping Your Family Informed During Difficult Times
One of our retiree members has created an invaluable tool for planning ahead – the Emergency Resource Template. Developed over 25 years ago, this document was designed to ensure that family members can access critical financial, insurance, and personal information if something happens to you.
Why It Matters
Unexpected events – whether medical emergencies, accidents, or other unforeseen circumstances – can happen to anyone. When they do, your loved ones shouldn’t also be dealing with the stress of searching through documents, accounts, and records to understand your wishes and locate important information.
Having vital details organized in a single, accessible place can make a significant difference during stressful times.
What You’ll Find
The template includes sections for organizing:
- Financial accounts and institutions
- Insurance policies and beneficiaries
- Important documents and where they’re located
- Contact information for professionals (attorneys, accountants, etc.)
- Other personal information family members may need
The file is fully editable so you can customize it to fit your specific situation. It works with Microsoft Word as well as alternative programs like Google Docs and LibreOffice.
About the Creator
This template was developed by a fellow retiree who wanted to help others avoid the burden of disorganized information during an emergency. He continues to refine and update the template based on feedback from long-time users, ensuring it remains practical and comprehensive.
Access the Template
👉 Preview the ERT, as a non-editable PDF to help decide if you’d like to visit the home page of the ERT with the link below.
To support the creator and ensure you receive any future updates, we encourage you to visit the original source directly:
👉 Visit the Emergency Resource Template
On that page, you can:
- Preview the full template (PDF format)
- Download the editable version
- Submit suggestions for improvements
- Stay informed about updates via their subscription list
Akron Area Police Retirees and Widows agency specific contacts to assist completing the ERT:
Click the agency name to view a list of contacts to assist completing the Emergency Resource Template. If your agency has a list of contacts to publish here, email it to rick@pfro25.org.
👉 Akron PD
We’re grateful to our member for developing and freely sharing this resource with the broader community. Take a few minutes to set this up now — it could provide immense peace of mind for your family later.