Disaster Preparedness For Your Pet
The Safest Place For Your Pet Is With You!
- NEVER leave your pet behind and stranded in a hazardous situation!
- Microchip your pet and keep your pet records current with AKC Reunite.
- Make sure your pet’s collar tag is securely fastened.
- Pack a “Go-Bag” for you and your pet so you can immediately follow all emergency management directives.
Disaster Preparedness For Your Pet
The Safest Place For Your Pet Is With You!
- NEVER leave your pet behind and stranded in a hazardous situation!
- Microchip your pet and keep your pet records current with AKC Reunite.
- Make sure your pet’s collar tag is securely fastened.
- Pack a “Go-Bag” for you and your pet so you can immediately follow all emergency management directives.
Now Is The Time
Create An Emergency Plan
Now is the time to create an Emergency Plan that includes your pets.
Review and practice your plan with everyone in your household twice a year.
Now Is The Time
Create An Emergency Plan
Now is the time to create an Emergency Plan that includes your pets.
Review and practice your plan with everyone in your household twice a year.
Hurricanes & Floods
KNOW WHERE TO GO IF AN EVACUATION IS ORDERED
- Know your local hurricane evacuation route.
- Leave immediately for your safety and to avoid traffic jams.
- Find a safe place to stay:
- Call ahead to local hotels and shelters saved in your phone contacts.
- Refer to your local emergency management agency for assistance.
ONLY RETURN HOME WHEN AUTHORITIES SAY IT IS SAFE!
- If you see standing water in the road – turn around, don’t drown!
- Do not rely on your pet to swim because of dangerous currents and unpredictable water conditions.
- Flood waters are UNSAFE for drinking because of potential toxic substances.
- Downed power lines can electrocute you or your pet.
- Exposed wires or appliances that have been soaked may cause a shock hazard.
Wildfires
TRACK CONTAINMENT OF NEARBY FIRES
- Stage for an evacuation
- Listen to the latest news and updates from your local news and fire department.
- Place your emergency supply kit and other valuables in your vehicle.
- Connect your garden hoses in case firefighters need immediate water to put out fires on rooftops!
IF YOUR HOME IS AT RISK OF BEING THREATENED BY FIRE:
- Leave before you’re told to evacuate.
- Follow evacuation orders immediately for your personal safety and so you do not block firefighters from accessing your area.
ONLY RETURN HOME WHEN THE FIRE IS CONTAINED AND YOUR AREA HAS BEEN GIVEN THE “ALL CLEAR”!
Earthquakes
DO NOT TRY TO HOLD OR COMFORT YOUR PET
When you interfere with your pet’s natural survival instincts, even the nicest and most well behaved pets can panic and turn on you when under duress.
DROP, TAKE COVER, HOLD-ON
Earthquakes occur with no warning and knock you to the ground and unable to run or crawl. Immediately protect yourself as well as you can right where you are.
- Drop to the ground before the earthquake knocks you down.
- Take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table – or in an inside corner of the building and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
- Try to hold onto sturdy objects while still covering your head and neck until the shaking stops.
After the shaking has stopped:
- Tune into your local news and listen to your local authorities.
- Keep any outdoor pets indoors until aftershocks have subsided and the pet has calmed down.
Hurricanes & Floods
KNOW WHERE TO GO IF AN EVACUATION IS ORDERED
- Know your local hurricane evacuation route.
- Leave immediately for your safety and to avoid traffic jams.
- Find a safe place to stay:
- Call ahead to local hotels and shelters saved in your phone contacts.
- Refer to your local emergency management agency for assistance.
ONLY RETURN HOME WHEN AUTHORITIES SAY IT IS SAFE!
- If you see standing water in the road – turn around, don’t drown!
- Do not rely on your pet to swim because of dangerous currents and unpredictable water conditions.
- Flood waters are UNSAFE for drinking because of potential toxic substances.
- Downed power lines can electrocute you or your pet.
- Exposed wires or appliances that have been soaked may cause a shock hazard.
Wildfires
TRACK CONTAINMENT OF NEARBY FIRES
- Stage for an evacuation
- Listen to the latest news and updates from your local news and fire department.
- Place your emergency supply kit and other valuables in your vehicle.
- Connect your garden hoses in case firefighters need immediate water to put out fires on rooftops!
IF YOUR HOME IS AT RISK OF BEING THREATENED BY FIRE:
- Leave before you’re told to evacuate.
- Follow evacuation orders immediately for your personal safety and so you do not block firefighters from accessing your area.
ONLY RETURN HOME WHEN THE FIRE IS CONTAINED AND YOUR AREA HAS BEEN GIVEN THE “ALL CLEAR”!
Earthquakes
DO NOT TRY TO HOLD OR COMFORT YOUR PET
When you interfere with your pet’s natural survival instincts, even the nicest and most well behaved pets can panic and turn on you when under duress.
DROP, TAKE COVER, HOLD-ON
Earthquakes occur with no warning and knock you to the ground and unable to run or crawl. Immediately protect yourself as well as you can right where you are.
- Drop to the ground before the earthquake knocks you down.
- Take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table – or in an inside corner of the building and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
- Try to hold onto sturdy objects while still covering your head and neck until the shaking stops.
After the shaking has stopped:
- Tune into your local news and listen to your local authorities.
- Keep any outdoor pets indoors until aftershocks have subsided and the pet has calmed down.
