Nature has fury days: Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, fires, blizzards, terrorism… Devastating natural and man-made disasters can ravage our lives. No one is exempt from the possibility of being affected personally. You need to prepare for yourself and for your animals in case of disaster.
Many times, people don’t plan for what to do with their pets and other animals during emergencies and disasters. In most cases, health regulations prohibit having animals in shelters, so when a family must relocate from their home temporarily during a flood, for example, they cannot stay in a public shelter with their pet. For more detailed information, download and print the GSKC Pet Disaster Preparedness Informational Booklet here.
For small animals, maintain an emergency travel kit that includes:
For large animals:
Use the links below to learn more about dealing with your pets and other animals during disasters.
Organization | Website |
The American Kennel Club | http://www.akc.org/news/disaster_preparedness/ |
American Veterinary Medical Association | http://avma.org/disaster/default.asp |
Pets Welcome | www.petswelcome.com |
Pets on the Go | www.petsonthego.com |
FEMA Training Courses – Animals in Disaster – A & B | www.fema.gov/emi/ishome.htm |
American Red Cross | http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_604_,00.html |
United Animal Nations | http://www.uan.org List for dogs: http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navId=41 |
Tennessee Emergency Management Agencys | http://www.tnema.org/EP/Pet-Tips.htm |