Appendix G

PET PREPAREDNESS

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The following guidance was provided by www.ready.gov, an outstanding website for emergency preparedness information.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PET PREPAREDNESS

• Include your pets in your emergency plans.

• Build a separate emergency kit for your pets.

• Make sure to keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster in case you become separated.

• Create a list of places that accept pets if an emergency happens.

GRAPHICS, HASHTAGS, VIDEOS, AND RELATED LINKS

• #PetPreparedness

• Pet preparedness graphics

• Download the FEMA app for disaster resources, weather alerts, and safety tips.

• “Preparing Makes Sense for Pet Owners” (4:22) on YouTube and the FEMA media library video

• The Humane Society of the United States

• American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Towards Animals (ASPCA)

• Health and Human Services: Disaster Veterinary Technical Resources and Issues

GENERAL

• June is National #PetPreparedness Month. Include your pets in your family emergency plan: www.ready.gov/pets #PetPreparedness

• Preparing Makes Sense for Pet Owners. Watch this video for tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUbSF_S20bE #PetPreparedness

• Don’t forget to include your pets in your family’s emergency plans. Share this one-minute video: https://youtu.be/BosQtZFv6Jk #PetPreparedness

• Download, share, or print @Readygov’s Pet owner’s planning guide with your community: http://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/90356 #PetPreparedness

• Don’t forget to make a plan for large animals and livestock before a disaster. Tips: www.ready.gov/animals #Pet Preparedness

• Your pets can’t make their own plans for #SevereWx but you can. Learn how to plan ahead at www.ready.gov/pets

• Are you traveling with your pets over the holidays? Pack a few emergency items for them too. www.ready.gov/pets #PetPreparedness

EMERGENCY KIT

• Take time to refresh your pet’s emergency kit: Check water, food, and make sure their favorite toy is included to reduce stress www.ready.gov/pets

• Pets need an emergency supply kit too. View what items should go in it: www.ready.gov/pets #PetPreparedness

• A pet supply kit should contain the basics for survival, like pet food and water. #PetPreparedness

• Put a favorite toy, treats, or bedding in your pet’s emergency kit to help reduce their stress. #PetPreparedness

• Add extra pet food and water to your grocery list to update your pet’s emergency kit. #PetPreparedness

• Food, water, collar, and veterinary records are some items for your pet’s emergency kit. More at: www.ready.gov/animals #PetPreparedness

• Take care of farm friends in an emergency. Pack emergency items for them too, including vehicles and trailers. #PetPreparedness

• Keep your pets’ vet’s name and vaccination records handy in case of emergency. #PetPreparedness

• Don’t forget a pooper scooper, cat litter, or plastic bags in your pets’ emergency kit! #PetPreparedness

EVACUATION

• Practice evacuating in the car with your animals, so they’re more comfortable if you need to evacuate in an emergency. #PetPreparedness

• If officials tell you to evacuate before a storm, don’t leave pets behind! https://www.ready.gov/animals #PetPreparedness

• Get your pet familiar with their carrier before #severewx hits, in case you need to evacuate with them quickly. #PetPreparedness

• Animals left behind in a disaster can easily be lost or injured—always take them with you if evacuate. #PetPreparedness

• If you evacuate your home, take your pets and their supplies with you. www.ready.gov/pets #PetPreparedness

SHELTER

• Make a list and check it twice. List the addresses and numbers of all the places you can take your pet in an emergency. #PetPreparedness

• Find out in advance where you can take your pets when an emergency happens in your community. https://www.gopetfriendly.com/ #PetPreparedness

• Identify pet shelters now before the next emergency: https://www.ready.gov/animals #PetPreparedness

• Pets displaced by a disaster are frequently kept in shelters or held by local orgs. Find a contact ahead of time. #PetPreparedness

IDENTIFICATION

• Keep that cute selfie of you and your pet in your emergency kit to prove ownership. #PetPreparedness

• Does your pet have ID? Put your name and contact information on your pet’s ID tag in case you’re separated in an emergency. #PetPreparedness

• A picture is worth a thousand words. Take a current photo of your pet in case you get separated during a disaster. #PetPreparedness

• Tip: Include the number of an out-of-town relative on your pet’s ID tag. #PetPreparedness

• Think about microchipping your pet. These permanent implants help locate your pet following a disaster. #PetPreparedness

• Tip: Keep your pets’ microchip registration info current so you can be contacted if your pets gets lost in a disaster. #PetPreparedness

• After a disaster, don’t allow your pets to roam loose. Landmarks may have been changed and your pet could become disoriented. #PetPreparedness

SEASONAL

Keeping Animals Safe When It’s Hot

• Never leave pets in the car! Temperatures rise quickly even with the windows down and can be deadly for your pet. #HeatSafety

• #BeatTheHeat indoors, check on neighbors and always call 911 if you see a pet or child in a hot car.

• Be sure your pets have access to plenty of water, especially when it’s hot. #PetPreparedness #HeatSafety #BeattheHeat

• Make sure your pet has plenty of shady places to go when outdoors. #PetPreparedness #HeatSafety #BeattheHeat

• Caution: Test sidewalks with your hand. If it’s too hot for your hand, it’s probably too hot for your pet. #PetPreparedness #HeatSafety

• Avoid exercising with your pet outside on extremely hot days #PetPreparedness #HeatSafety

Keeping Animals Safe When It’s Cold

• When you’re cold, your pets are cold. Bring pets inside during cold weather! #WinterSafety

• Always bring your pets inside when it’s freezing outside. #WinterSafety

• When the temperature drops, remember to bring your pets inside. If you see animals outside, call your local Humane Society or 311 if available.

• Don’t forget to wipe your dog’s paws! Ice-melting chemicals can make your pet sick. #PetPreparedness

• Your pet may think antifreeze is sweet, but it’s not a dessert! Keep your pet safe this winter: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/5-ways-protect-pets-winter #PetPreparedness

• Bring your furry friends inside when temperatures take a dip. #PetPreparedness

• #ColdWeather Tip: Bring your furry friends inside. Move livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water. #PetPreparedness

• Make sure pets are inside and out of the #snow. If you see pets wandering outside, call your local animal control agency. #PetPreparedness