First aid Kits for Pets in Disasters

Your pets are important member of your family! This is why they should be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected, keep your pets in mind as you follow these tips:

1. Make a plan.
2. Build an emergency kit.

Make a Plan

If you have a plan in place for you and your pets, you will likely encounter less difficulty, stress and worry when you need to make a decision during an emergency.

Things to include in your plan:

• Keep your pet inside. Find a safe place to hide your pet.Know what to do with your pet during an evacuation. Many public shelters and hotels do not allow
• Develop a buddy Plan with neighbors, friends or relatives to make sure that someone is available to care for or evacuate your pets if you are unable to do so.
• Have copies of your pet’s vaccination record, and make sure your pet is Keep your address and phone number up-to-date and include an emergency contact outside of your immediate area.
• Keep contact information for your local emergency management office or animal control office and shelters on hand in case you become separated from your

Build a Kit for your Pet

• Food and Keep several days’ supply of both.
• Keep food in an airtight, waterproof container, and have a water bowl to
• Keep an extra supply the medicine your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container.
• First aid Include items appropriate for your pet’s emergency medical needs.
• Backup collar with ID tag and a harness or Have copies of your pet’s registration information in a waterproof container and available electronically.
• Traveling bag, crate or sturdy carrier for each
• Grooming items. Pet shampoo and other items, in case your pet needs some cleaning up.
• A picture of you and your pet together. If you become separated from your pet, a picture will help you document ownership and allow others to assist you in identifying your pet.
• Sanitation needs. Include pet litter and litter box, trash bags and other items to provide for your pet’s sanitation needs.
• Familiar items. Put favorite toys, treats or bedding in your kit to reduce stress for your pets.