Are You Ready?Are You Ready?

Preparing Your Pets For Disaster Makes Preparing Your Pets For Disaster Makes Sense!Sense!

Three StepsThree Steps

#1: Prepare#2: Plan#3: Stay Informed

Step #1: PrepareStep #1: Prepare

If it's not safe for you, it's not safe for your pet.

Pet Emergency Kit

WHAT SHOULD YOU INCLUDE?• Food & Water for 7 Days• Leashes for Dogs• Litter for Cats• Pet First Aid Kit• A Pet Carrier or Kennel• In a waterproof pouch:

• Vaccination Records• Microchip Registration

Records• Prescription Medicines• A Photo of You With Your

Pet

Step #2: Plan AheadStep #2: Plan Ahead

• Gather a list of important phone numbers. Don’t forget your vet, your local animal shelter, groomers and trainers

• Trade phone numbers and keys with a neighbor you trust. If you are away when a disaster happens, you may not be allowed to return home for your pets.

• Get your pet a microchip. Collars and leashes can become lost. Microchips are invaluable in an emergency.

• Make a plan for where you can take your animals in an emergency. Research area hotels that will accept pets, and talk to friends and relatives that may help if they are not in the affected areas.

Gather the information you need before you need it!

Reliable Sources For More Information

Websites www.ready.gov www.aspca.org www.hsus.org

www.pets-allowed-hotels.com www.takeyourpet.com/

www.travelpets.com www.petswelcome.com

www.AnimalHelpNow.com www.ready.gov/animals

Step #3: Stay InformedStep #3: Stay Informed

Reliable Sources For Information During A Disaster

Red Cross Dallas Chapter facebook.com/RedCrossDFW @RedCrossDFW

City of Dallas Office of Emergency Preparedness - Dallascityhall.com/departments/officeemergencymanagement –

Sign up for Emergency AlertsFacebook.com/OEM Dallas @DallasOEM

State of Texas Emergency Portalhttps://emergency.portal.texas.gov

Texas Division of Emergency Management http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem

Dept. of Homeland Security facebook.com/readygov @Readygov

Listen carefully to emergency management officials!

Be sure you have a battery-operated radioand consider purchasing a NOAA weather radio

“The likelihood that you and your animals will survive a disaster depends largely on the planning you do

today.” - DHS

Preparing Your Pets For Disaster Makes Sense. Do it Now.

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