09/01/2024
September is Disaster Preparedness Month. Here are some ways to keep your fur babies safe.
A significant number of families have pets and they need to be ready for a disaster too. Below are items to have prepared to go in your pet emergency kit. Remember to have enough supplies for each of your pets. Most importantly each cat or dog needs their own crate or various kennel.
Pet Preparedness Kit
*Dog or cat food, dry or canned-one to two-week supply. Can opener, spoon, dish.
Water—one to two-week supply (including water purification tablets). Collapsible bowls that are easy to store.
*Cleaning supplies to clean crate.
*Vaccination records/medical history/picture of your pet & any medical condition(s) (Store in waterproof container).
*Medication, list each pet separately including dosage/frequency; including flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives.
*Name of your veterinarian, address, and phone number. Include a release form authorizing medical treatment for your pet. Include any pet insurance information, policy number, and contact information (store it in a waterproof container).
*Pet Information, including copies of registration information, adoption papers, proof of purchase, microchip, tattoo, or other identification information (stored in a waterproof container).
*List of emergency contacts (store in a waterproof container).
*Thermal blanket—should be reusable, wind and waterproof. Needs to retain 90% of body heat.
*Emergency light sticks with lanyards.
*Collar & leash.
*Sanitation/poop bags, and cat litter, to maintain sanitation in a temporary shelter area.
*Toys—for entertainment during a time of great stress.
*Rope—50’ vinyl cord to create a runner or tie down. This gives pets freedom to roam while keeping them close.
*Decal—emergency pet alert sticker to put on door/window. Informs rescuers you have pets inside.
*Pet first aid kit.
*Waterproof container to store pet emergency survival kit.
Dog crate or cat carrier.
