Keep your animals safe during disasters with a pet emergency plan and kit.
Pets are family members, but they're often forgotten in emergency planning. During Hurricane Katrina, over 600,000 pets were stranded or killed because owners weren't prepared. Since then, the PETS Act requires states to include pets in disaster planning — but you are still your pet's first responder. This guide covers pet emergency kits, evacuation planning, sheltering, and what to do if you're separated from your pet during a disaster.
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Pack a separate go-bag for each pet: 3-7 days of food and water, medications, vaccination records, leash, collar with ID, carrier, first aid supplies, and comfort items.
Pro Tip
Rotate pet food every 3 months. Mark expiration dates on the outside of the kit.
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