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Pet owners are responsible for disaster planning for their pet. If you evacuate, plan for your pets as well. Take your Pet Survival Kit if you go to friends, relatives or a hotel. The Red Cross shelters cannot accept pets. So if you plan to go to public shelter, make other provisions for your pet. Limited space is available at "pet shelters" (kennels, veterinarian, etc.) on high ground. After the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could easily be confused and become lost. Downed power lines, and animals and insects brought in with high water, could present real dangers to your pet. Take care not to allow you pet to consume food or water which may have become contaminated. For more information call the SPCA, Animal Control or Humane Society.
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Pet Survial Kit
• Proper ID collar and rabies tag/license – Make sure your pets have had all their shots
within the past 12 months.Pet shelters will require proof of vaccinations.
• Carrier or cage
• Leash
• Ample food supply (at least two weeks)
• Water/food bowls
• Any necessary medication(s)
• Specific care instructions
• Newspapers, cat litter, scoop, plastic trash bags for handling waste
• Proper ID on all belongings
• Non electric can opener
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