Emergency Preparedness Plan for Pets 

Depending on where you reside, you probably know the kinds of natural disasters you might face in addition to “common” emergencies such as house fires. Stop and think for a moment. In a life-threatening emergency, do you have the items you need to keep you and your pets safe? Imagine if you only have a few minutes to evacuate your home (think about a fire). Do you know what you need to grab and where it is stored? Our article will speak about an emergency preparedness kit for you and your pet.

An emergency preparedness kit will help in the event of an immediate evacuation. What all would you need for your pets? We recommend that you include the following items at minimum:

• All veterinarian records (vaccinations, important appointment documents, etc.)
• A few days’ worth of canned food and water
• First-aid supplies
• An extra leash and collar with tags that have most recent information
• Bathroom gear like disposable bags and potty pads
• Food and water bowls
• Crate
• Blanket
• A few toys and treats

So, you have all these items. What do you do next? You must take the time to organize them and put them in a common, easy to enter area. Put everything that you need in one bag for each for easy access. Important! Make sure that everyone in your family knows where the kit is stored. Everyone should be equally prepared.

Are you and your pets prepared for an emergency? We hope that you follow our recommendations and tips to create your own emergency preparedness kit. This will prevent so much stress in the event of a natural disaster or accident.