Scenario Checklists
Create a list of the likely natural disasters and emergencies that could arise in the area you live, and then rank the list according to risk. If you live on a major fault line, you have a higher chance of having to deal with earthquakes than a tornado for example, whereas a family living in the heart of tornado alley probably has that listed as a higher risk for them than a hurricane.
Once you have your list created and ranked according to risk, create checklists for each scenario that determines each step you'll take in the event of a specific disaster happening.
If a tornado warning is in effect, your checklist may include taking emergency bags, flashlights and extra water into the basement. If a wildfire is heading your way from the north however, your checklist may include loading kids and pets into the car and driving south.
Create a checklist for each scenario. Go over the checklists and steps of action with each member of the family to ensure everyone knows the plan, and nothing has been overlooked. Write down the steps you've chosen to take for each potential event, then create copies for each member of the family to put into their emergency bags.
When emergencies occur things can get very confusing and scary. Having a checklist to look at gives you something to focus on and lets you start taking control of the situation. You don't have to stop and think in the midst of the crisis and you don't have to worry about what you may have forgotten.