Disaster Planning



Prepare: Make a Pet Emergency Kit
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Food & water for at least 7 days in an airtight, waterproof container.
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Animal first aid kit with any of your pet's medications. Include copies of medical records.
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Identification: attach visible ID tags to pet collars and carriers. Have photos of your pets including a photo of you with your pet.
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Animal Care Supplies: Collars/harnesses, leashes, carriers or portable kennels, food/water bowls, toys/treats, blankets
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Sanitation Items: kitty litter, newspaper, trash bags, litter trays.
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Microchip your pets: keep the contact information linked with microchip up to date.
Plan: Decide Early On What You Will Do
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Identify Evacuation Routes
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Find pet-friendly lodging or boarding kennels
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Create a buddy system- plan with friends, neighbors and relatives. Make sure someone is available to evacuate your animals if you can't.
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Practice loading your animals into their carriers and into your vehicle.
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Keep needed supplies in a central, easy to reach location.
Disaster Supply List Example
List of Pet-Friendly Lodging
Emergency Evacuation Sample Plan