Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense.
Get Ready Now.
If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is
an important member of your household. The likelihood that you and your
animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or
terrorist attack depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some
of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as
assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care
buddy system, are the same for any emergency. Whether you decide to stay
put in an emergency or evacuate to a safer location, you will need to
make plans in advance for your pets. Keep in mind that what's best for
you is typically what's best for your animals.
If you must evacuate, take your pets with you if possible. However, if you are going to a public shelter, it is important to understand that animals may not be allowed inside. Plan in advance for shelter alternatives that will work for both you and your pets.
Make a back-up emergency plan in case you can't care for your animals yourself. Develop a buddy system with neighbors, friends and relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so. Be prepared to improvise and use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer.
Preparing for Your Pets Makes Sense. Get Ready Now.
Access the Community Pet Preparedness Toolkit.
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