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safety
Before Disaster Strikes

compliments of: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®)

mergencies come in many forms. Each type of disaster
EThey may require anything from a requires different measures to
brief absence from your home to permanent keep your pets safe, but here is
evacuation. Now that hurricane season has a quick checklist of what you
begun, the best thing you can do for yourself should have ready to go for
and your pets is to be prepared. your dog just in case:

Crucial Information:
Food & Water Veterinarian’s name, office name and phone.
At least three days’ worth for each pet in airtight
containers, plus bowls and a manual can opener. Phone and address of local animal control,
boarding facilities, veterinary emergency
clinics and the ASPCA Animal Poison
Medications Control Center (888) 426-4435.
Several days’ worth in a childproof container,
clearly labeled with name, dose and strength. Copy of pet’s medical records, rabies
registration and a current photo.
Copy of pet’s microchip number and name/
Carrier phone number of registration company.
Lightweight crate or carrier to ease transportation
and keep pet from bolting. Keep a paper copy of this information in a
waterproof bag, as well as on your phone
or portable computer. Consider having a
Comfort Items portable charger for electronic devices in
Familiar toy or bedding to comfort your pet. case power is out.

Sanitation
Plastic bags to clean up after pets, plus litter or newspapers as well as a litter box for cats.

Leash
Leash and collar or harness with current ID tag (address, phone and email address, microchip
number).

Shelter
List of local pet-boarding facilities, lodgings or nearby friends or family who will allow you to
stay with your pet or will take care of your pet.

Pet First Aid Kit
Kits are easy to assemble and most items can be purchased from a drugstore.

Action Plan
Agree with family or roommates where to meet if you’re not together when disaster strikes,
and make sure everyone knows where emergency supplies are located.

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