Pets
Watch Video
If you are a pet owner, you should take the following steps to ensure your animal's safety in times of dangerous weather or other disasters:
  • You'll need at least one gallon of water per person per day.
  • If you evacuate your home, don't leave your pets behind. Most pets cannot survive on their own and if they do, you may not be able to find them when you return.
  • Identify an appropriate shelter: for public health reasons, many emergency shelters cannot accept pets. Find out which motels and hotels in your area allow pets -- Well in advance of needing them.
  • Take pet food, bottled water, medications, veterinary records, and other supplies with you in case they're not available later.
  • Make sure indentification tags are up to date and securely fastened to your pet's collar.
  • Make sure you have a current photos of your pet for identification purposes.

For more information,
visit WWW.READY.GOV or WWW.COUNTYPETS.COM.

 
LiveStock
Watch Video
If you have livestock, here are some things to remember in case you have to evacuate:
  • Evacution routes and host sites should be determined in advance. Alternate routes should also be mapped out in case the planned routes is unavailable.
  • The evacuation sites should have all the necessary food, water, veterinary care, handling equipment and facilities.
  • Make sure that your animals and livestock have a chance to become accustomed to vehicle travel so that they are less frightened and easier to move.
  • Have vehicles and trailers ready for transporting and supporting each type of animal and make sure experienced handlers and drivers are available to help.
  • In the case of seperation from your animal, make sure all animals have some form of I.D. that will help facilitate their return.

For more information on evacuating livestock, visit WWW.READY.GOV