Hurricane Pet Tips
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Take your animals with you! Pets that are released or left behind often become victims of starvation, predators, contaminated food or water, accidents, or exposure to the elements.
Take your animals with you! Pets that are released or left behind often become victims of starvation, predators, contaminated food or water, accidents, or exposure to the elements.•Make sure animals have ID tags on them. Three weeks of supplies is not excessive for humans or pets.
Make sure animals have ID tags on them. Three weeks of supplies is not excessive for humans or pets.•Proof of current vaccinations will be required for housing animals in many facilities. Make sure you have copies stored in a waterproof container with other supplies so you don't forget to take them.
Proof of current vaccinations will be required for housing animals in many facilities. Make sure you have copies stored in a waterproof container with other supplies so you don't forget to take them.•Maintain current photos of your property and animals.
Maintain current photos of your property and animals.•Make sure you have a plan that is effective during the times when you are separated from your pets. During the Hurricane Watch period (24-36 hour threat of hurricane conditions) keep tabs on local hurricane progress reports, double check your pet's emergency supplies and load them, and make sure you have your evacuation vehicles fueled and in working order.
Make sure you have a plan that is effective during the times when you are separated from your pets. During the Hurricane Watch period (24-36 hour threat of hurricane conditions) keep tabs on local hurricane progress reports, double check your pet's emergency supplies and load them, and make sure you have your evacuation vehicles fueled and in working order.•Anchor outside objects that cannot be brought inside to avoid injury to animals, humans, or property.
Anchor outside objects that cannot be brought inside to avoid injury to animals, humans, or property. •Flood conditions or storm surges are threats to animals. Provide a way for them to escape and climb to safety.
Flood conditions or storm surges are threats to animals. Provide a way for them to escape and climb to safety.•Use wire crates to transport and house smaller animals since they provide better ventilation and fold up easily for storage and transport.
Use wire crates to transport and house smaller animals since they provide better ventilation and fold up easily for storage and transport.•Provide shade along with water for animals. If an animal does not eat initially, don't worry too much--stressed animals often avoid food.
Provide shade along with water for animals. If an animal does not eat initially, don't worry too much--stressed animals often avoid food.•Return home only after authorities advise that it is safe to return.
Return home only after authorities advise that it is safe to return.•Use caution when returning home and walking on higher ground since insects, snakes, and other animals may have found refuge there.
Use caution when returning home and walking on higher ground since insects, snakes, and other animals may have found refuge there.•Hurricane winds can extend inland for hundreds of miles and can trigger tornados, flooding, landslides, and storm surges. Keep alert and pay attention to warnings.
Hurricane winds can extend inland for hundreds of miles and can trigger tornados, flooding, landslides, and storm surges. Keep alert and pay attention to warnings..
