Pets & Animals

Pet and Animal Preparedness

Emergencies can strike with little warning, and your pets depend on you for their safety. Whether it’s a natural disaster, evacuation, or shelter-in-place order, having a plan for your animals is essential.

Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners:

Create a pet emergency kit with food, water, medications, leashes, ID tags, and medical records.
Include your pets in your family emergency plan and practice evacuating with them.
Identify pet-friendly shelters, hotels, or friends/family outside the area.
Keep photos of your pets in case you are separated.
Microchip your pets and ensure contact info is current.

For Livestock and Large Animals:

Have a relocation plan and transport equipment ready.
Maintain identification and ownership records.
Stockpile feed, water, and medical supplies.
Know how to safely shelter animals in place or move them quickly.

Being prepared protects not just people, but all members of the family — including those with paws, hooves, or wings.

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