PET EVACUATION DISASTER PLAN
1. Have your animal evacuation and first aid kit ready and in a
specific, easy-to-access location.
2. Practicing crating your pet. It will be less stressful for both
of you if you have to evacuate.
3. Keep written directions to your home, near your phone. This will
help you to explain to emergency responders exactly how to get to
your home.
4. Identify alternate sources of food and water. This is in case you
are unable to leave your home and need to wait to be rescued.
5. Keep your vehicles full of gas.
6. Have emergency cash on hand.
7. If possible, have an emergency generator.
PET EVACUATION
KIT
- In a water
proof container or plastic bag, keep the following information:
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An emergency contact list.
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A map of your local area and alternate evacuation
routes, in case of road closures.
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A copy of your pet’s medical health records including
a current vaccination record.
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A copy of microchip information.
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A copy of AKC or other registration papers for proof
of ownership.
§
Several photos of you and your pet and just your pet
with contact information. These can be used to identify you as the
owner and for fliers should your pet go missing or was taken to a
shelter.
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A list of pet friendly hotels.
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Instructions for diet for each pet, including
allergies.
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Instruction for medications, vet and pharmacy
information for refills.
2.
Flea/tick preventative and heartworm preventative.
3.
2 weeks supply of food for each pet.
4.
2 weeks supply of water for each pet.
5.
Treats.
6.
Food and water bowls.
7.
Bedding.
8.
Radio.
9.
Flashlight.
10.
Batteries.
11.
Manual can opener.
12.
Familiar items to make pets feel comfortable.
13.
Extra collar with tag and an extra leash.
14.
Harness (to attach to seat belt).
15.
Newspapers.
16.
Leather gloves.
17.
Soft muzzle.
18.
Spoon.
19.
Towel.
20.
Shampoo.
21.
Duct tape.
22.
Paper towels.
23.
Stakes and/or tie-out.
24.
Trash and poop bags.
25.
Plastic bags.
26.
Crate or carrier, labeled with contact information.
27.
Litter, litter pan, scoop.
28.
Pet first aid kit.
PORTABLE PET
FIRST AID KIT
- Water-proof
storage container for kit
- List of your
pet’s resting heart rate and dosage need for each medication in
kit. Know your pet’s normal temperature.
- Note pad and
pen to write down temp, breathing rate, or other information
that will be helpful to your veterinarian (when you gave
medication and how much).
- Digital
thermometer.
- Extra leash
(can be used as a muzzle or to put under pet to pick it up).
- Leather
gloves.
-
Antiseptic/anti-bacterial cleansing wipes/Isopropyl alcohol
pads.
- Activated
charcoal (liquid).
-
Anti-diarrhea (liquid or tablets).
- Hydrogen
peroxide.
- Ear cleaner.
- Generic
benedryl.
- Saline
solution (sterile, can be used for flushing wounds and eye
wash).
- Liquid dish
detergent (mild wound/body cleanser).
- Gentocin
spray.
- Skin glue.
- Styptic
powder (clotting agent).
- Antibiotic
eye ointment (note expiration date).
- Sterile
lubricant (water based).
- A sock (foot
wrapper).
- Latex
gloves.
- Electrolyte
powder (add to water on hot days), i.e. Pedialyte.
- Emergency
space blanket.
- Pen light.
- Measuring
spoons.
- Bottled
water.
- Medicated
balm.
- Flexible
bandage.
- Gauze pads
(non-adherent) and rolls.
- Bandage
scissors (to cut gauze and to clip hair around wounds).
- Bandage
tape.
- Vet wrap.
- Syringes and
eye dropper.
- Disposable
razor (to shave wounds).
- Wood splints
(paint stirrers or ice cream sticks).
- Paper
towels.
- Wash cloth
and a towel.
- Plastic
baggies (can be put on leg wound to keep dry).
- Small cold
pack and small hot pack (self activating).
- Cotton
swabs.
- Antibiotic
ointment/packets.
- Tweezers.
- In a water
proof container or plastic bag, keep the following information:
-An
emergency contact list, including your vet’s number or emergency
clinic’s number.
-A copy of
your pet’s medical health records including a current
vaccination record.
-A copy of
microchip information.
-A copy of
AKC or other registration papers for proof of ownership.
-Several
photos of you and your pet and just your pet with contact
information.
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