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DOGS- CATS - BIRDS -
We all need to help out more with
our areas Humane Society
Be prepared for
disaster: make a plan, make a kit. Help protect farm
animals from cruel confinement
The key
to survival during a disaster, crisis or emergency is to
be as prepared as possible before the storm hits. Take
the time to make a plan and assemble an emergency kit
for you and your pet. By taking these steps now, you
will greatly increase your pet’s chances of survival.
Before the
Disaster
Prepare for Everyday Emergencies
Disaster Supply Checklist for Pets
Find a Safe Place Ahead of Time
In Case You're Not Home
Don't Forget ID
Tips for horses and farm animals
During the Disaster
When You Evacuate, Take Your Pets With You
If you Don't Evacuate, Shelter in Place
After the Disaster
After the Storm
Prepare for Everyday Emergencies
These are example scenarios that could happen to you at
any time, anywhere in the country. Prepare yourself for
these events, and if a large disaster should ever hit,
you will be ready and know what to do:
The roads are icy, traffic is a mess and you decide to
stay with a friend instead of risking the drive home
from school or work. Who will check on your cat and feed
her?
While you were out running errands, a propane truck
overturned on the street near your neighborhood and you
are not allowed to go home. A police officer tells you
the electricity to your neighborhood was shut off. How
can you make sure your birds stay warm?
Your mother-in-law has had a heart attack and you are
going to meet your wife at the hospital. It may be a
long night. Who will give your dog his medicine?
Make a plan to include your pets.
The Humane Society of the United States recommends the
following actions to make sure your pets are taken care
of when everyday events like these prevent you from
taking care of your pets:
Find a trusted neighbor and give them a key to your
house or barn. Make sure this person is comfortable and
familiar with your pets.
Make sure the neighbor knows your pets' whereabouts and
habits, so they will not have to waste precious time
trying to find or catch them.
Create a pet emergency/disaster kit and place it in a
prominent place where your neighbor can find it.
If the emergency involves evacuation, make sure the
neighbor would be willing to take your pets and has
access to the appropriate carriers and leashes. Plan to
meet at a prearranged location.
If you use a pet sitting service, they may be available
to help, but discuss the possibility well in advance. |
