Disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. If you think you will never have to evacuate unless you live in a flood plain, near an earthquake fault line or in a coastal area, you may be tragically mistaken. It is imperative that you make preparations to evacuate your family and your pets in any situation. In the event of a disaster, proper preparation will pay off with the safety of your family and pets.
For your files: The Humane Society has created a list for Disaster Preparedness for Pets.
http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/
hsus_disaster_center/disaster_preparedness_for_pets.html
It's about time.
Now folks are 'officially' welcomed to bring pets during evacuation. Last week the House voted 349 to 24 to approve the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act, requiring state and local disaster preparedness plans to take into account the needs of people with pets and service animals.
More tips:
1) Take photos of you and your pet 'together.' This is proof to get reunited should you get separated.
2) If you feel you need to run an errand during an emergency and believe you'll only be a few minutes, take your pets with you. You never know if you'll be permanently separated due to a fallen tree or worse.
More tips in NYTimes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/01/us/nationalspecial/01pets.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin
Friday, June 02, 2006
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