Include your family pet in your Disaster Plan!  Read these important tips for Before, During and After a disaster.  Then, be sure to prepare a Pet Evacuation Kit for each of your animals.

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Before a Disaster Strikes

• Have a safe place identified to take your pet.  If you are staying with friends or family, be sure they know the plans for your pets.  Check local hotel policies in advance.
• Assemble a pet evacuation kit (see below)
• Know what to do as a disaster approaches:
  -  Take action at the first sign of a disaster
  -  Bring your pets indoors and be sure they have collars with tags on them
  -  Call ahead to confirm sheltering options
• Talk with your neighbors to find out if they can help if a situation arises when you are not home

During a Disaster

• Bring your pets inside immediately – animals can run or hide as their instincts alert them to weather changes
• Never leave a pet outside or tied up during a storm
• Separate dogs and cats, the anxiety of an emergency situation can cause pets to act out of character
• If you have to take your birds with you in an emergency, talk with your veterinarian about special food dispensers that regulate the amount of food a bird is given; make sure that the bird is caged and the cage is covered to provide security and filtered light

After a Disaster

• If you have to leave town, take your pets with you – pets are not likely to survive on their own
• Immediately following a disaster, always leash your pets when you go outside:
  -  Keep close contact as familiar scents may be different and pets can become confused or get lost
  -  Be watchful for downed power lines
• A pet’s behavior may change after a disaster – pets that are usually friendly and quiet can become aggressive
• If you have become separated from your pet, contact local authorities for information

Preparing a Pet Evacuation Kit

Prepare your evacuation kit now!  Place the following supplies in the crate you will use for your pet and make sure everyone in your family knows where the crate/kit is located.

• Collar (with identification tags) and leash – if you have a dog that can be aggressive, include a muzzle
• Copies of last immunization records (place in a zip-loc bag and tape to the top of your evacuation crate)
• Minimum of a five day supply of your pet’s food – canned is a good option as it is
  weather proof; if you use dry food, place in a well-sealed plastic bin;
  rotate the food every month to be sure you have a fresh supply
• A gallon of water
• Bowls
• Any medications your pet may need
• A toy and blanket
• Trash bags for cleanup for canines and a small litter box and litter for a feline
• If you plan on utilizing a pet-friendly shelter, you may also want or need to
  include cleaning supplies for your animal’s crate
• Photos of your pet – tape to the top of the crate in a zip-loc bag