Pet Safety

Pets depend on us for their safety and well-being, so be sure to include them in your family emergency plan.   If you must evacuate, the most important thing you can do to protect your pets is to evacuate them with you.

In an emergency, remember that pets can react differently under stress, so be sure to have your dogs securely leashed and transport your cats in pet carriers.

Do not leave your animals unattended where they can run off, and don't turn them loose during an emergency.  The most trustworthy pets may panic, hide, try to escape, or even bite and scatch.

Be sure that your dogs and cats are wearing collars with up-to-date rabies and identification tags that are securely fastened.   Consider having your pet microchipped in case your pet become loose and loses his or her collar or tags.

Information from the American Red Cross and the Humane Society of the United States.

To view/print the "Protecting Your Pets in a Disaster" brochure, click here.

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