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Protect Your Pets During a Disaster
Don't forget those loyal family members - your
pets. They need preparation just as humans do.
Hurricane Safety Tips |
Find shelter for your pets
Unless you rely on the assistance of a guide or
leader dog, Red Cross and other public shelters cannot accept pets.
It’s up to you to make other arrangements for your pet. Contact
your veterinarian, Humane Society or Animal Control office for more
information. There may be space available at “pet shelters” on high ground in your community. Make sure your pets have up-to-date
shots. Pet shelters require proof of vaccinations.
Your pet survival kit
Before a hurricane strikes, be sure to put together
a Pet Survival Kit:
- Proper ID collar and rabies tag
- Carrier or cage
- Leash
- At least a two-week food supply
- Water and food bowls
- Any necessary medications
- Specific care instructions
- Newspapers and plastic trash bags for handling waste
Keep an eye on your pet
after a hurricane
After the danger has passed, be careful in allowing
your pet outdoors. Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered, and
that could be confusing to your pet. Be careful that your pet doesn’t
become lost. Downed power lines present real danger to your pet, as
do snakes, insects or animals driven to higher ground by floods.