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Wild Fire

Animal Disaster Preparedness​

An emergency can happen at any place and any time, here's how you can be prepared for your pets!

How Can I Prepare?

   Ensure you have multiple copies of your pet's proof of ownership, vaccine records, and photos showing identifiable marks or coat patterns. Consider microchipping them to avoid confusion in case they get lost.

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Set up a buddy system with neighbors or local community members to evacuate your pets if needed.

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Plan ahead by finding pet-friendly hotels or motels that may waive no-pet policies in emergencies. Know which friends, family, boarding facilities, and shelters can accept your pet in an emergency and keep their contact info handy.

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Map out primary and secondary evacuation routes, and possibly a tertiary route. Be ready to house pets separately if needed, even if they're usually housed together.

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Include pets in evacuation drills to help reduce stress during real emergencies. Ensure your pet’s collar fits properly with up-to-date contact information.

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If you receive an evacuation warning, bring your pets inside to ensure you're ready to leave quickly. For livestock, secure transportation and plan whether to move them or release them outside if evacuation isn’t possible.

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Encourage your pets to get comfortable with their carrier by leaving it open with their bed inside and feeding them there, so they’re more willing to use it during evacuation.

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What Should I Do?

  • Keep everything near your door and ready to grab in case of immediate evacuation, some emergencies wont give you any time to collect your items so prepare them in advance!

  • If there is space, take some bedding and a favorite toy, objects of familiarity can help reduce stress.

  • Calmly load your pets into their carriers and get them into your vehicle.

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Have a "GO" bag ready

Your kit should include: 

  • Sturdy leashes

  • Carriers to transport pets

  • Collapsible food and water bowls

  • Litter pan

  • Manual can opener

  • Medications and copies of medical records stored in a waterproof container

  • A first aid kit

  • Information on behavior, name, number of their veterinarian, and feeding schedule written down to go with them if they enter a facility.

After A Disaster

  • Your pets behavior may change after a disaster, be aware of their well being and protect them from hazards and further stressors to ensure the safety of them and others.

  • Keep in mind that any fencing may have been damaged, double check for any gaps or brakes in the containment before setting them loose 

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