Preparedness for Pets

If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Animals are also affected by disaster, and it is important to make sure they are safe in the event of an emergency.

The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire or flood, tornado or terrorist attack, depends largely on emergency planning done today. Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system, are the same for any emergency.

Lear​n more about how to prepare your pets for emergencies.

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