Pet Disaster Kit - 12 Simple Steps To Preparing a Pet Kit Before An Emergency.

During an emergency event, our pets are often at an even greater risk of danger than we are.

In some disaster situations you might be required to leave your home for an extended, or even permanent amount of time, so be sure you have the proper kits and supplies needed to care for family and your pets.

Here Are a Few Pet Preparedness Tips:

CREATE A PET DISASTER KIT

START - By using a Back Pack, Gym Bag, Suitcase, or even 5 gallon buckets for the contents of your kit.

Keep your kit in plain sight in case your emergency contact person, or other emergency worker would need to access it for you. (Make a separate bag for each pet)

Place the following items in the bag to begin assembling your kit:

1. On top of the bag boldly print your name, phone numbers and your pets name (or attach a card).

2. Water and food, enough for 3-7 days.

3. Food and water dishes.

4. Blanket or towel for a bed.

5. Medicine, with instructions for use.

6. A note listing your Veterinarian and phone number, the pets name and your first and last name.

7. The name address and phone number of a friend or relative, where the pet might stay.

8. A favorite toy and some treats.

9. For a dog, a leash and collar.

10. For a cat, a collapsible cat carrier, litter and litter box.

11. Small plastic bags for pet messes.

12. Picture of your pet, information on feeding-amounts-times, any behavioral or other issues that someone might need to be aware of. Place all pets information, lists, and notes in a waterproof container or zip-lock bag.

Congratulations...if you have checked all 12 items on the list, you have completed your pet disaster kit!

If you don't have the time, or prefer not to make your own kit, a complete pet disaster kit can be purchased below:

WagN Enterprises:

Offers many individual items needed for your kit, along with pet passports, alert stickers to place on your residence, and free evacuation cards.

Emergency packets of dog and cat food can be found on their evacuation supplies page.