Pets

Pets are important members of the family and must be included in emergency preparedness efforts.

Pet Emergency Plan

• Bring pets indoors during threatening weather, if possible
• Identify trusted sources that can check on your pet if you are unable to get home in a reasonable amount of time
• Consider micro chipping your pet

Pet Supply Kit

• Include a picture of yourself with your pet.
• Your pet’s medical records.
• Collar with ID tag, harness, leash, pet carrier.
• Pet food and water.
• Hygiene and sanitation items such as litter box and litter, newspapers, paper towels, plastic bags.

Evacuation with your Pet

• Locate hotels and motels outside your immediate area that will accept pets.
• Ask friends, relatives or others outside your area if they could shelter your animals.
• Prepare a list of boarding facilities and veterinarians who could shelter animals in an emergency; include 24-hour phone numbers.