When you need to get in touch with someone quickly, the last thing you want to be doing is fumbling around trying to find their phone number. To avoid this, you probably do like most people and try to have an extensive contacts list in your cellphone. However, you should also try to have a hard copy of your most important contacts, which you can post on your refrigerator door or other prominent spot in your home. If you’re wondering who should make the final cut and always be included on your contacts list, here are some numbers you should never be without.
Family Doctor
If a medical emergency arises, you will of course call 9-1-1. However, you should also have your family doctor’s number in your contacts list. If you have a medical issue that doesn’t require a 9-1-1 call, you’ll be able to talk to your doctor quickly and get the advice you need.
Maintenance Personnel
When something around your home breaks, you don’t have any time to waste. Whether you have a leaky water heater that requires you to make a call to Just Get It Done Plumbing or maybe an HVAC system that isn’t heating or cooling your home when you need it most, having the numbers of handymen at your fingertips will help you get your problems fixed that much faster.
Veterinarian
Should Fido or Fluffy start acting as if they don’t feel well or have a sudden emergency, make sure you have your veterinarian’s number as part of your contacts list. By talking to your vet, you can often get advice on how to handle situations yourself, saving you and your pet a trip to the vet.
Your Child’s School
If you have children in school, always have the school’s main office number included in your contacts. Though schools often reach out to parents in the event of an emergency, it is still best if you have the ability to call the school if necessary.
Close Friend or Neighbor
Finally, always have the number of a close friend or neighbor on your contacts list. Should you need help quickly with a personal matter or something else, having this person who can be called upon quickly can give you tremendous peace of mind.
Include these individuals on your contacts list and always keeping your list updated. If you do, you will always know that should an appliance break down, your child gets sick, or another crisis occurs, help will only be a phone call away.