Emergency Planning for Your Pets

Emergency Planning - Remember Your Pets!

We don’t know what the future holds, but taking steps now ensures that we are more ready, resilient and able to recover if an emergency or disaster should occur.

You can prepare you and your family, including your pets, by creating a family emergency plan. Here are some tips to get started.

Make an emergency plan:

• Create your Family Emergency Communication Plan.
• Include an out-of-area contact.

Make an Evacuation Plan

Have an Emergency Supply Kit for everyone in your household.  

Practice the Plan

• Practicing prepares you and your family to act and communicate quickly, access supplies and evacuate if necessary in a real emergency.
• Set up a regular time to practice at least twice a year.
• Talk about what went well and what needs to be improved.
• Make necessary updates.

Tips and Resources for Pets

Watch this video for great pet preparedness information. Remember, during a disaster what’s good for you is good for your pet, so get them ready today.