Emergency Management News

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Get Your Pets Ready During National Pet Preparedness Month


Practice Evacuating with Your Pet
June marks National Pet Preparedness Month and is a perfect opportunity for you to learn how to plan for your pet’s safety during an emergency event.

If you need to evacuate your home for any reason do not forget to plan for your furry, scaly, or feathered friends. The Ready Campaign offers guidance and tips with regard to:
  • Making a pet emergency plan.
  • Preparing shelter for your pet.
  • Protecting your pet during a disaster and caring for them afterwards.
  • Tips for large animals.

Learn more about how to prepare your pet(s) for emergency situations at www.ready.gov/animals. If you would like to help spread the word about National Pet Preparedness Month via your social networks, check out Ready’s Pet Preparedness Social Media Toolkit for additional information.  

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