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· Pets. ú
If conditions during a storm aren’t safe for you,
then they’re not safe for your pets either.
A secure room, a few days supply of food and water does not mean your
pet will be safe. Include them in your
hurricane plan. Call ahead to confirm
temporary housing arrangements for your pets. Some hotels/motels do allow
pets, but an additional fee and/or security deposit is often necessary and
these accommodations fill up quickly. ú
Red cross disaster
shelters cannot accept pets because of health and safety regulations and
other considerations. Service animals who assist
people with disabilities are the only animals allowed in Red Cross shelters.
It may be difficult, if not impossible, to find shelter for your animals in
the midst of a disaster, so it is best to plan ahead. ú
You’ve made up your disaster supplies kit, your
pet needs one too! After all they’re
part of the family. o
A pet carrier or collapsible cage. o
Pet food, bottled water, and medications if
necessary. Don’t forget bowls, a
manual can opener, and those all important treats. o
Make sure all dogs and cats are wearing collars
and securely fastened, up-to-date identification.
Attach the phone number and address of a friend or relative outside the
disaster area to your pet's ID tag.
Consider a micro-chip. o
Make sure your pet's vaccinations are up to date
and you have a record of them. o
Keep a current photo of your pet with you, to
show ownership. o
Cat litter, liner and pan. Or for your dog, newspaper or small trash
bags. o
Misc:
muzzle, toys (mark with id), first aid kit. ú
The Humane Society and other animal service
organizations will help you try to locate a lost pet, or help you find the
owner of an animal you’ve found. ú
Keep track of your pet when outdoors. After a storm, familiar scents and
landmarks may have changed and your pet could become confused. ú
Downed power lines and contaminated food or water
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BEFORE-THE-STORM |
DURING-THE-STORM |
AFTER-THE-STORM |
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