Are you prepared for storms like Fred? How about any disaster for that matter? Preparing for a disaster for your family and your pets are the most important steps one can take to be safe during and after a disaster. Pet Emergency Kits can have a number of items that are important to you and your pet.

Suggestions for What goes in your Pet Emergency Kit:

• 3-day supply of food and water

• Collar with ID tag, leash

• Crate or pet carrier

• Medications, medical and other records

• First aid kit

• Selfie of you and your pet together

• Pet cleaning items – plastic bags, litter for cats

• Important phone numbers in case you cant recharge your wireless phone due to an electrical outage. Backup fully-charged batteries are helpful and come in handy. You can purchase them from most local stores or online.

If you plan to evacuate, please take your pet with you. If it is not safe for you it is not safe for your pet. Here are a list of pet friendly hotels. Pet Emergecny Kits can have a number of items like those mentioned above. Think about you and your pets needs and create your own.

References:

www.redcross.org

www.fema.com

www.baldwincountyemergecnymanagementagency.gov