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Protecting your pet during a natural disaster

The danger is heading right for you. You’ve got less than 12 hours to evacuate. What to do about your pets?

Whether it’s a flood, hurricane, tornado or fire, it only takes one natural disaster to motivate most people to plan ahead.

Here are seven tips to help you plan ahead, as well as items to include in your pet disaster kit:

1.) Remember if electricity is lost, dog and cat food may spoil within just a few days. Especially in the summer, it’s a good idea to keep an emergency supply of canned and dry food.

2.) Supplies of fresh water can also be vulnerable during floods and even extended power outages when water pressure is lost. If tap water becomes contaminated, use bottled or boiled water and make sure to ration enough for both your family and your pets.

3.) Prepare an area of the garage or a room in the house suitable for your pet in emergency situations. The room should be in the safest part of the house and protected from wind and driving rain. Try to make sure your pet is comfortable there ahead of time.

4.) Make sure all identification tags are up to date to expedite the return of a lost dog or cat. It’s a fact that pets get separated from owners during disaster situations.

5.) Make sure your pet accepts its carrier. Well-behaved animals are always appreciated, but even more so during times of crisis.

6.) Put together a pet disaster kit ahead of time. The kit should be kept in a large plastic bag or near a fiberglass pet carrier big enough to hold your pet, plus space for a litter box for your cat. Some owners practice with the kit when they travel and replenish supplies when they return home. Others update their kits every spring and fall when they change their clocks. A well-stocked kit should include:

• Two day supply of the animal’s regular food (don’t forget the can opener if you need it!)
• Two day supply of water
• Food and water bowls
• Copies of pet vaccination and medical records
• One week supply of an medications your pet needs

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