Emergency Precautions for Your Pet
Disasters can often strike without warning, so proper preparation is always a must. In addition to making the necessary preparations for you and your family, you must also consider what you will do with your pet(s). Making arrangements for your beloved furry friends ahead of time will save you the hassle of determining how and where to care for them if you must evacuate in an emergency.
Before Disaster Strikes
- Contact hotels outside of your immediate area to learn about their policies concerning animals on the premises. Generate a list of pet-friendly places and keep this information with your emergency supply kit.
- Ask friends and relatives living outside of your immediate area to look after your pet if you must evacuate your home.
- Compile a list of veterinary care facilities located outside of your immediate area in case your pet needs medical attention.
When Disaster Strikes
- Bring your pets indoors and get them under control. Place them on a leash or in a carrier immediately so that you can evacuate or seek shelter without them acting up.
- Make sure that your cat or dog is wearing a collar with a current rabies vaccination tag and ID tag. The IDtag should include your name, address and telephone number.
- Gather your disaster supply kit, which should include the following items:
- Leashes or harnesses
- Food and water bowls
- Extra food and water in plastic containers labeled with feeding instructions
- Litter box and scooper (for cats)
- Pet medication and instructions for administration
- Name, address and telephone number of your veterinarian
- Photos of your animals with you for identification purposes
- Contact information for a relative living out of the area.
If you stay at home in an emergency, go to a safe area of your house and stay together. Keep your animals with you in their carriers.
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