Is Your Whole Family Ready for an Emergency?

Have you made a plan for your pet? Record your video (with your pet!) and spread the word.

Get tips for planning for your pets and ensure that your whole family is ready for an emergency.

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Don’t forget to make a plan for your pets!

Wildfires, earthquakes and floods can change your life in an instant. It's important to prepare in advance before disaster strikes and include your pets in the planning.

Bulleted list of emergency supply kit items.

 

You can start by creating an emergency supply kit for your pets which includes: 

 

A week’s worth of food

 

A gallon of water

 

Medications and current prescriptions

 

Health and medical records (including registration papers)

 

A recent photo of you and your pet together

 

A pet carrier that can hold your pet comfortably for a few days if you are displaced from your home

 

A list of phone numbers with pet friendly hotels and friends

 

The name, address and phone number of your pet’s veterinarian

 

Proper identification for your pet

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Tips for Pet IDs

 

Include a tag with your contact information and a tag with the name and number of a friend or family member who lives outside your immediate area.

TO LEARN MORE WAYS TO PLAN FOR YOUR PETS, VISIT HUMANESOCIETY.ORG/DISASTER

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